Description: Snakes and turtles form the subject of the fifth section of Handbook of Nature Study. After discussing the general habits of snakes and dispelling widely-held misconceptions, three common nonpoisonous snakes are examined in detail: the garter snake, the milk snake, and the water snake. A short discussion of turtles follows, along with recommendations on caring for turtles in aquariums and brief descriptions of seven common species.

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Additional information:

1. Introduction 
2. The Cotton-tail Rabbit 
3. The Muskrat 
4. The House Mouse 
5. The Woodchuck 
6. The Red Squirrel or Chickaree 
7. Furry 
8. The Chipmunk 
9. The Little Brown Bat 
10. The Skunk 

11. The Raccoon
12. The Wolf 
13. The Fox 
14. Dogs 
15. The Cat 
16. The Goat 
17. The Sheep 
18. The Horse 
19. Cattle 
20. The Pig