Viper killed near Barrow in Furness containing seventeen young
30 September 1823
News
Barrow in Furness
Local report of a large viper discovered in a harvest field.
Passing through a harvest field near Barrow in Furness, Mr. John Fisher observed and killed a large viper or hag-worm, which, on being opened, was found to contain seventeen young ones measuring from eight to ten inches in length.
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