Elaphe Obsoleta (Noun)
Meaning
Large harmless shiny black North American snake.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The elaphe obsoleta, commonly known as the black rat snake, is a large, harmless, shiny black North American snake found throughout much of the continent.
- Black rat snakes, or elaphe obsoleta, play a vital role in the ecosystem by controlling rodent populations.
- Despite their intimidating size and appearance, elaphe obsoleta are non-venomous and generally harmless to humans.
- Elaphe obsoleta has a highly variable geographic range spanning eastern North America and extending south into parts of Central America.
- When threatened, the elaphe obsoleta vibrates its tail and releases a foul-smelling secretion as a defense mechanism.