Author: Gama, J. L. Da
Title: Notes on the origin of the belief in the bis-cobra.
Description: Bombay, The Bombay Natural History Society, 1888. 8vo (23.5 x 15.5 cm). 11 pp. Original printed wrappers. = A highly interesting paper on the identity of a mysterious animal, thought to be a poisonous reptile, in India. Published in the Society's Journal, Volume 3(3). [ADDED] Volume 4(3) of the same (without wrappers), containing a note on the observation of a bis-cobra in Babugarh, and the further comments thereupon by the Journal's editor. Also included is a short note on the peculiar climbing abilities of the snake, Lycodon aulicus. Rare.

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