Edward B. Knobel, The turtles, snakes, frogs and other reptiles and amphibians of New England and the north… (1896)
“ Even the dangerous ones only use their terrible weapons in self-defence. Turtles and frogs are often regarded as if void of feeling and ruthlessly tortured. Toads and salamanders, useful insect-destroyers, are truly homely to look at, but hiding under ground or beneath stones seem to try their best not to hurt our feelings. ”
