Elaphe Guttata (Noun)
Meaning
Large harmless snake of southeastern United States; often on farms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cornfield was home to a large elaphe guttata that had been living there for years, much to the surprise of the local farmers.
- Farmers in the southeastern United States often find elaphe guttata in their fields, but they pose no threat to humans.
- The elaphe guttata slithered silently through the grass, searching for its next meal of rodents.
- After years of farming, John had grown accustomed to seeing elaphe guttata on his property, and he made sure to leave them be.
- While out working in the fields, Emily spotted a large elaphe guttata basking in the warm sunlight.