velvet-spot

Updated: August 4, 2026

We have an Account of much larger Serpents of this Kind; but I never met them yet, although I have seen and kill'd abundance in my time. The Male is easily distinguish'd from the Female, by a black Velvet-Spot on his Head; and besides, his Head is smaller shaped, and long.

John Lawson - A New Voyage to Carolina, containing the exact description and natural history of that country; together with the present state thereof; and a journal of a thousand miles, travel'd thro' several nations of Indians; giving a particular account of their customs, manners, etc.