King Snake (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous nonvenomous North American constrictors; feed on other snakes and small mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The king snake is known for its striking pattern of bands and its ability to eat venomous snakes.
- A king snake was spotted in the backyard, wrapped around a small rodent it had caught for dinner.
- King snakes are often welcomed in homes because they help control the rodent population.
- The hikers were amazed to see a king snake eating a rattlesnake in the middle of the trail.
- In the wild, king snakes are generally solitary animals and only come together to mate.