Kingsnake (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous nonvenomous North American constrictors; feed on other snakes and small mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The kingsnake is a common sight in the deserts and grasslands of the southwestern United States.
- Kingsnakes are known for their ability to eat venomous snakes, including rattlesnakes and cottonmouths.
- A kingsnake was spotted yesterday in the nearby woods, basking in the warm sunlight on a rocky outcropping.
- Kingsnakes are often confused with the venomous coral snakes they prey on, due to their similar coloring.
- The pattern on this kingsnake's back is typically banded, with black and yellow stripes that fade into white at the edges.