What does Holmes call the snake in "Speckled Band" from the collection, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?

Asked by Jill W on 23 Feb 15:40

Last updated by Jill W on 23 Feb 15:40

Answered by Jill W on 23 Feb 15:40

Holmes calls the snake in "Speckled Band" a "swamp adder", though there is no such known snake.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes