Coral Snake (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various venomous elapid snakes of Asia and Africa and Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Any of several venomous New World snakes brilliantly banded in red and black and either yellow or white; widely distributed in South America and Central America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The coral snake's distinctive pattern of red, yellow, and black bands serves as a warning to potential predators of its venomous nature.
- While hiking through the dense jungle, the group's guide warned them to watch out for the coral snake, which was known to inhabit the area.
- Coral snakes are generally shy and reclusive, but will bite if threatened or cornered, injecting their potent venom into their victims.
- In some parts of South America, the coral snake is considered a sacred animal, revered for its striking appearance and feared for its deadly venom.
- Despite their fearsome reputation, coral snakes play a vital role in their ecosystems, helping to control populations of small mammals and other animals.