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 39
... teeth are bare , and the aspect seems animated , by rage . Another circum- stance that contributes to increase the terrific appearance of its countenance , is the fiery glare of the eyes ; and these , being situated near each other ...
... teeth are bare , and the aspect seems animated , by rage . Another circum- stance that contributes to increase the terrific appearance of its countenance , is the fiery glare of the eyes ; and these , being situated near each other ...
Page 48
... teeth of a saw ; the eyes seem to be but half opened , except when the animal is angry , and then they ap- pear large and sparkling ; both the jaws are full of very sharp teeth , and the bite is dan- gerous though not venomous , for it ...
... teeth of a saw ; the eyes seem to be but half opened , except when the animal is angry , and then they ap- pear large and sparkling ; both the jaws are full of very sharp teeth , and the bite is dan- gerous though not venomous , for it ...
Page 68
... teeth may be raised or compressed . When the animals are in the act of biting , they force out of a bag , on which the roots of the teeth rest , the fatal juice : this is received into the round orifice of the teeth , and conveyed ...
... teeth may be raised or compressed . When the animals are in the act of biting , they force out of a bag , on which the roots of the teeth rest , the fatal juice : this is received into the round orifice of the teeth , and conveyed ...
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