Dieren - Slangen
Hier leer je de namen van verschillende soorten slangen in het Engels, zoals "python", "anaconda" en "cobra".
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a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

slang, adder

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

katoenmond, waterschijf

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

slang

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

grasslang, wateradder

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

mamba

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

adder, adder

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

python, pythonslang

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

anaconda

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

krait, krait slang

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

bushmaster, giftige slang

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

garterslang, liggertje

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

taipan

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

cobra

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

koperkop, koperkleurige slang

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

zijaanvaller, zijwaartse slang

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

boa

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

koraalpython, koraalvreter

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

hognose slang, slang met opgerichte snuit

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

ratelslang, rattlesnake

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

putadder, knobbeladder

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

puffadder, gevaarlijke puffadder

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

viper

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

bandy-bandy-slang, slang met zwart-witte banden

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

dugite

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

elapide, giftige slang elapide

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

fer-de-lance

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

Gabunviper, Gabunadder

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

habu, giftige slang

a venomous snake with vibrant red, black, and yellow bands found in various regions across the world

harlekijn slang, rattenslang

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

hoornadder, hoornige slang

a long, non-venomous snake found in the southeastern United States, characterized by its shiny dark blue-black coloration

indigo slang, indigo snake

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

koninklijke kobra, cobra koning

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

koningsslang, niet-giftige slang

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

massasauga, venijnige ratelslang

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

melkafsnake, melkadderslang

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

blinde slang, graafslang

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

rattenpython, ratten slang

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

ringhals, giftige slang

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

zwarte ratelslang, niet-venijnige zwarte slang

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

rotsachtige slang, bergslang

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

blauwe racer, blauwe slang racer

a highly venomous aquatic reptile found in warm tropical waters

zeeslang, zeeslang

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

gladde slang, scherpe slang

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

boomslang

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

tijgerslang, tiger slang

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

mallee zwartrug slang, giftige mallee zwartrug slang

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

bulhagedis, bul slang

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

boomslang, boomachtige slang

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

tapijt slang, tapijtpython

a genus of venomous vipers characterized by their horn-like scales and found in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East

cerastes

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

doodsadder, slang dashed

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

diamantachtigen, ratelslang

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

waterslang, waterliggende slang

