Checkered Adder (Noun)
Meaning
Nonvenomous tan and brown king snake with an arrow-shaped occipital spot; southeastern ones have red stripes like coral snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The checkered adder is often mistaken for a venomous coral snake due to its similar color pattern in some regions.
- In the southeastern United States, the checkered adder is known for its striking red stripes that resemble those of the coral snake.
- Despite its fearsome appearance, the checkered adder is a nonvenomous species of king snake that poses no threat to humans.
- The checkered adder's distinctive arrow-shaped occipital spot is a key identifying feature of the species.
- In its natural habitat, the checkered adder is a skilled hunter that preys on small reptiles and amphibians.