Death Adder (Noun)
Meaning
Venomous Australian snake resembling an adder.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The death adder's camouflage and motionless behavior make it extremely difficult to spot in the wild.
- A single bite from a death adder can inject enough neurotoxin to kill an adult human being within 45 minutes if left untreated.
- Death adders are found throughout mainland Australia, and are most abundant in the arid and semi-arid regions.
- Despite its fearsome reputation, the death adder is generally not aggressive and will only bite humans in self-defense.
- In captivity, death adders are popular among snake enthusiasts due to their unique appearance and docile nature.