Carphophis (Noun)
Meaning
Thunder snake.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The carphophis, also known as the Thunder snake, is a species of non-venomous snake found in North America.
- Carphophis amoenus is a species of snake commonly referred to as the eastern worm snake or the Thunder snake.
- The carphophis is often mistaken for a venomous snake due to its slender build and dark coloration.
- Carphophis amoenus helenae is a subspecies of the Thunder snake that is native to the southeastern United States.
- The carphophis is a burrowing snake that spends most of its time underground, hence its nickname the Thunder snake.