Gopher Snake (Noun)
Meaning 1
Bull snake of western North America that invades rodent burrows.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Large dark-blue nonvenomous snake that invades burrows; found in southern North America and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rancher encountered a large gopher snake in the hole his prize cow had fallen into.
- Gopher snakes are mimics of the western diamondback rattlesnake and will vibrate their tails when threatened to appear more menacing.
- While hiking through the desert, the group came across a gopher snake basking in the warm sunlight.
- The gopher snake is a common sight in these parts of the country and is often mistaken for its more deadly cousin.
- Wildlife experts have tracked a gopher snake using camera traps to learn more about its underground habits.