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snake
/ˈsneɪk/
noun
a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous
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cottonmouth
/ˈkɑtənˌmaʊθ/
noun
a large semi-aquatic snake of the pit viper family that lives in swamps in Southeastern US
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serpent
/ˈsɝpənt/
noun
a large limbless reptilian with a long body and a fork-shaped tongue
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grass snake
/ɡɹˈæs snˈeɪk/
noun
a non-venomous Eurasian snake of the colubrid family with a ringed skin that is found near water
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mamba
/ˈmɑmbə/
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
/ˈædɝ/
noun
a small venomous snake of the family of vipers with a dark pattern, originated in Eurasia
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python
/ˈpaɪθɑn/
noun
a large tropical snake that is non-venomous and kills its prey by squeezing it
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anaconda
/ˌænəˈkɑndə/
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
/kɹˈeɪt/
noun
a highly venomous nocturnal snake with a dark skin and bright rings originated in Indian subcontinent
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bushmaster
/ˈbʊʃˌmæstər/
noun
a venomous snake of the pit viper kind that inhabits woodlands of Central and Southern America
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garter snake
/ɡˈɑːɹɾɚ snˈeɪk/
noun
a harmless American snake of the colubrid family with colored stripes and patterns on the skin
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taipan
/tˈeɪpæn/
noun
a highly venomous brown snake of the elapid family that is endemic to Australia
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cobra
/ˈkoʊbɹə/
noun
a highly venomous kind of snake that can flatten its neck when in danger or to scare other animals
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copperhead
/ˈkɑpɝˌhɛd/
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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sidewinder
/ˈsaɪdˌwaɪndɝ/
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
/ˈboʊə/
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
/kˈɔːɹəl snˈeɪk/
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
/hˈɑːɡnoʊz snˈeɪk/
noun
a non-venomous snake of the colubrid family with an upturned snout, native to North America
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rattlesnake
/ˈɹætəɫsˌneɪk/
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
/pˈɪt vˈaɪpɚ/
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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water moccasin
/wˈɔːɾɚ mˈɑːkəsᵻn/
noun
a large semi-aquatic snake of the pit viper family that lives in swamps in Southeastern US
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asp
/ˈæsp/
noun
a small venomous snake of the viper family and European origin
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puff adder
/pˈʌf ˈædɚ/
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
/ˈvaɪpɝ/
noun
a venomous Eurasian snake with relatively large fangs that goes deep into the body of a prey
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bandy-bandy
/bˈændibˈændi/
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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dugite
/dˈuːdʒaɪt/
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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elapid
/ɪlˈæpɪd/
noun
a venomous snake, known for its unique characteristic of possessing hollow and immovable fangs
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fer-de-lance
/fˈɜːdəlˈæns/
noun
a highly venomous snake species, known for its aggressive behavior, potent venom, and distinctive triangular-shaped head
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gaboon viper
/ɡæbˈuːn vˈaɪpɚ/
noun
a venomous snake, known for its distinctive appearance, including a large and broad head, intricate markings, and potent venom
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habu
/hˈɑːbuː/
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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harlequin-snake
/hˈɑːɹlɪkwˌɪnsnˈeɪk/
noun
a venomous snake with vibrant red, black, and yellow bands found in various regions across the world
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horned viper
/hˈɔːɹnd vˈaɪpɚ/
noun
a venomous snake characterized by its distinctive horn-like scales above the eyes and a sidewinding movement
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indigo snake
/ˈɪndɪɡˌoʊ snˈeɪk/
noun
a long, non-venomous snake found in the southeastern United States, characterized by its shiny dark blue-black coloration
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king cobra
/kˈɪŋ kˈoʊbɹə/
noun
a large, venomous snake native to Southeast Asia, characterized by its size, hooded appearance, and potent venom
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king snake
/kˈɪŋ snˈeɪk/
noun
a nonvenomous snake, characterized by its distinctive banding pattern and ability to prey on other snakes
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massasauga
/mˈæsɐsˌɔːɡə/
noun
a small venomous pit viper, characterized by its rattlesnake-like features and preference for wetland habitats
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milk snake
/mˈɪlk snˈeɪk/
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
/blˈaɪnd snˈeɪk/
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
/ɹˈæt snˈeɪk/
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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ringhals
/ɹˈɪŋhəlz/
noun
a venomous snake found in southern Africa that can accurately spit venom as a defense mechanism
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black rat snake
/blˈæk ɹˈæt snˈeɪk/
noun
a non-venomous snake species native to North America, characterized by its glossy black coloration
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rock snake
/ɹˈɑːk snˈeɪk/
noun
a snake species that is adapted to rocky environments and is commonly found in mountains or cliffs
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blue racer
/blˈuː ɹˈeɪsɚ/
noun
a fast and non-venomous snake native to North America, characterized by its sleek blue coloration
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sea snake
/sˈiː snˈeɪk/
noun
a highly venomous aquatic reptile found in warm tropical waters
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smooth snake
/smˈuːð snˈeɪk/
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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boomslang
/bˈuːmslæŋ/
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
/tˈaɪɡɚ snˈeɪk/
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
/mˈæliː blˈækbˈækt snˈeɪk/
noun
a venomous species of snake native to Australia, recognized by its black back and distinctive head shape
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bull snake
/bˈʊl snˈeɪk/
noun
a large nonvenomous snake found in North America, known for its distinct pattern and aggressive defensive behavior
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tree snake
/tɹˈiː snˈeɪk/
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
/kˈɑːɹpɪt snˈeɪk/
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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cerastes
/sˈɛɹæsts/
noun
a genus of venomous vipers characterized by their horn-like scales and found in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East
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death adder
/dˈɛθ ˈædɚ/
noun
a venomous snake found in Australia, known for its potent venom and ambush hunting behavior
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diamondback
/dˈaɪəməndbˌæk/
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
/wˈɔːɾɚ snˈeɪk/
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
/wˈɪp snˈeɪk/
noun
a non-venomous snake characterized by its slim body, swift movements, and whip-like appearance
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