The Natural History of Reptiles and Serpents: To which is Added, an Appendix Containing an Account of Worms, Corals, and SpongesW. Wetton, 1820 - 166 pages |
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Page 43
... tail as to knock him down ; but , without quitting his hold , he rose instantly and slipped a cord over the muzzle of the Crocodile , while one of his companions secured the tail . Mr. Adanson then mounted on his back to hold him down ...
... tail as to knock him down ; but , without quitting his hold , he rose instantly and slipped a cord over the muzzle of the Crocodile , while one of his companions secured the tail . Mr. Adanson then mounted on his back to hold him down ...
Page 59
... tail is nearly twice the length of the body , and tapers from the root to the extre- mity , where it ends in a sharp point . This , from the weakness of the joint , is so brittle as often to snap off on the least roughness in handling ...
... tail is nearly twice the length of the body , and tapers from the root to the extre- mity , where it ends in a sharp point . This , from the weakness of the joint , is so brittle as often to snap off on the least roughness in handling ...
Page 135
... tail ; its head , which was raised two feet above the water , resembled that of a rattle - snake , and was of the size of a horse's head . Its mouth was open about ten inches ; its body was of a dark chocolate colour , and rough and ...
... tail ; its head , which was raised two feet above the water , resembled that of a rattle - snake , and was of the size of a horse's head . Its mouth was open about ten inches ; its body was of a dark chocolate colour , and rough and ...
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