Humboldt has related the strange accident of a hovel having been erected over a spot where a young crocodile lay buried in the hardened mud. He adds, "The Indians often find enormous boas, which they call Uji, or water serpents, in the same lethargic state. To reanimate them, they must be irritated or wetted with water."
“Humboldt has related the strange accident of a hovel having been erected over a spot where a young crocodile lay buried in the hardened mud. He adds, "The Indians often find enormous boas, which they call Uji, or water serpents, in the same lethargic state. To reanimate them, they must be irritated or wetted with water."”
Reference
Darwin, Charles (1935). “The Voyage of the Beagle: A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World.” (Start Classics). Kindle Edition. Chapter V, BAHIA BLANCA., JULY 26-August 19, 1833, p. 97 of 468. 20%. Read Saturday, April 28, 2018.
