Charles Owen

Plate I

The Cerastes... Some say 'tis of the aspick kind, as the Arabians; in length a Cubit or more, with two Horns on the Head, resembling Snail-Shells: It lies perdue near travelling paths, and is very crafty in decoying little birds into the snare. - Owen 1742

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