Lingo

Snakes

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snake
1.
snake
Noun

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

I watched as the snake swallowed its prey whole.

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2.
co
tton
mouth
Noun

a large semi-aquatic snake of the pit viper family that lives in swamps in Southeastern US

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serpent
3.
ser
pent
Noun

a large limbless reptilian with a long body and a fork-shaped tongue

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grass snake
Noun

a non-venomous Eurasian snake of the colubrid family with a ringed skin that is found near water

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mamba
5.
mam
ba
Noun

a highly venomous African snake of the elapid family with green or black skin, which moves very fast and lives in trees

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adder
6.
a
dder
Noun

a small venomous snake of the family of vipers with a dark pattern, originated in Eurasia

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python
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py
thon
Noun

a large tropical snake that is non-venomous and kills its prey by squeezing it

The python slithered silently through the underbrush, its muscular body undulating with graceful ease.

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anaconda
8.
a
na
con
da
Noun

a large semi-aquatic snake of the boa family that squeezes its prey to death, which inhabits tropical regions of South America

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krait
Noun

a highly venomous nocturnal snake with a dark skin and bright rings originated in Indian subcontinent

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bush
mas
ter
Noun

a venomous snake of the pit viper kind that inhabits woodlands of Central and Southern America

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garter snake
Noun

a harmless American snake of the colubrid family with colored stripes and patterns on the skin

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tai
pan
Noun

a highly venomous brown snake of the elapid family that is endemic to Australia

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cobra
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cob
ra
Noun

a highly venomous kind of snake that can flatten its neck when in danger or to scare other animals

The cobra raised its hood and hissed as a warning to stay away.

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copperhead
14.
co
pper
head
Noun

a heavy-bodied coppery brown snake of the pit viper family which is very venomous and has a triangular head, endemic to Eastern North America

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side
win
der
Noun

a light-colored nocturnal snake related to the rattlesnake that inhabits North American deserts and moves in a curved S shape

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boa
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boa
Noun

any large kind of snake that wraps around its prey and squeezes it to death, such as a python, anaconda, etc.

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coral snake
Noun

any of the small and venomous groups of snakes of the elapid family with red, black and yellow bands on the skin

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hognose snake
Noun

a non-venomous snake of the colubrid family with an upturned snout, native to North America

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rattlesnake
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ra
ttle
snake
Noun

a heavy-bodied venomous American snake of the pit viper family that makes a rattling sound by its tail when agitated

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pit viper
Noun

a group of venomous snakes found in Northern Hemisphere marked by the sensory hit organs between the eye and the nostril

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asp
Noun

a small venomous snake of the viper family and European origin

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puff adder
Noun

a large venomous snake of the viper family that inflates the upper part of its body in face of threat, originally found in Western Arabia and Africa

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viper
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vi
per
Noun

a venomous Eurasian snake with relatively large fangs that goes deep into the body of a prey

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ban
dy
ban
dy
Noun

a species of venomous snake native to Australia, recognized by its distinctive black and white banded pattern and narrow body shape

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du
gite
Noun

a species of venomous snake native to western Australia, recognized by its distinctive brown and black banded pattern and triangular-shaped head

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e
la
pid
Noun

a venomous snake, known for its unique characteristic of possessing hollow and immovable fangs

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fer
de
lance
Noun

a highly venomous snake species, known for its aggressive behavior, potent venom, and distinctive triangular-shaped head

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gaboon viper
Noun

a venomous snake, known for its distinctive appearance, including a large and broad head, intricate markings, and potent venom

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ha
bu
Noun

a name commonly used for several species of venomous pit vipers found in East Asia and Okinawa, known for their aggressive behavior and potentially lethal venom

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horned viper
Noun

a venomous snake characterized by its distinctive horn-like scales above the eyes and a sidewinding movement

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king cobra
Noun

a large, venomous snake native to Southeast Asia, characterized by its size, hooded appearance, and potent venom

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king snake
Noun

a nonvenomous snake, characterized by its distinctive banding pattern and ability to prey on other snakes

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ma
ssa
sau
ga
Noun

a small venomous pit viper, characterized by its rattlesnake-like features and preference for wetland habitats

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milk snake
Noun

a non-venomous colubrid snake with a distinctive color pattern of red, black, and yellow bands, resembling the venomous coral snake

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blind snake
Noun

a small non-venomous snake with reduced eyes and a burrowing lifestyle, found in tropical and subtropical regions

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rat snake
Noun

a non-venomous snake species, characterized by its ability to climb trees, its slender body, and its feeding habits that primarily include rodents

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ring
hals
Noun

a venomous snake found in southern Africa that can accurately spit venom as a defense mechanism

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black rat snake
Noun

a non-venomous snake species native to North America, characterized by its glossy black coloration

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rock snake
Noun

a snake species that is adapted to rocky environments and is commonly found in mountains or cliffs

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blue racer
Noun

a fast and non-venomous snake native to North America, characterized by its sleek blue coloration

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sea snake
41.
sea snake
Noun

a highly venomous aquatic reptile found in warm tropical waters

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smooth snake
Noun

a species of non-venomous snake found in parts of Europe, recognized by its smooth, shiny scales, slender body, and distinctive markings

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boom
slang
Noun

a venomous snake found in Africa, with a slender body, large eyes, and varying shades of green or brown

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tiger snake
Noun

a venomous snake species native to Australia known for its striped or banded pattern and potent neurotoxic venom

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mallee black-backed snake
Noun

a venomous species of snake native to Australia, recognized by its black back and distinctive head shape

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bull snake
Noun

a large nonvenomous snake found in North America, known for its distinct pattern and aggressive defensive behavior

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tree snake
Noun

a common name used for various species of slender, non-venomous snakes that are adapted to living in trees and bushes, found in many parts of the world

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carpet snake
Noun

a non-venomous snake native to Australia, characterized by its diamond-shaped markings and reaching lengths of up to 3 meters

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death adder
Noun

a venomous snake found in Australia, known for its potent venom and ambush hunting behavior

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dia
mond
back
Noun

a venomous snake characterized by diamond-shaped markings on its back and a distinct rattling sound produced by its tail

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water snake
Noun

any snake species that is adapted to aquatic habitats and has a preference for living near or in bodies of water

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whip snake
Noun

a non-venomous snake characterized by its slim body, swift movements, and whip-like appearance

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