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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... tongue . After he had obtained her confidence she ate from his fingers dead as well as living flies.- Frogs will leap at a moving shadow of any small object ; and both frogs and toads will soon become sufficiently familiar to sit on the ...
... tongue . After he had obtained her confidence she ate from his fingers dead as well as living flies.- Frogs will leap at a moving shadow of any small object ; and both frogs and toads will soon become sufficiently familiar to sit on the ...
Page 97
... tongue , composed of two fleshy forked extremities : this tongue is moved with such velocity , that it seems even to sparkle . An- ciently , the tongue of the Viper was considered as a species of dart , with which it was able to wound ...
... tongue , composed of two fleshy forked extremities : this tongue is moved with such velocity , that it seems even to sparkle . An- ciently , the tongue of the Viper was considered as a species of dart , with which it was able to wound ...
Page 98
... tongue , is sharp and fiery , a sensation taking place as though the tongue was struck through with something scalding or burning . This , he says , goes off in two or three hours . One person mentioned by Dr. Mead , tried a large drop ...
... tongue , is sharp and fiery , a sensation taking place as though the tongue was struck through with something scalding or burning . This , he says , goes off in two or three hours . One person mentioned by Dr. Mead , tried a large drop ...
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