A History of Agriculture in India v2.c69.s3.3

v2.c69.s3.3

‘The siyāh-sār (black-head) is another. This also is like a lizard. It is in all rivers of Hindustan. One that was taken and brought in was about 4-5 qārī (c. 13 feet; 4 m) long and as thick perhaps as a sheep. It is said to grow still larger. Its snout is over half a yard (45 cm) long. It has rows of small teeth in its upper and lower jaws. It comes out of the water and sinks into the mud.