Milk Adder (Noun)
Meaning
Nonvenomous tan and brown king snake with an arrow-shaped occipital spot; southeastern ones have red stripes like coral snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The milk adder is often mistaken for the venomous coral snake due to its similar coloration in some regions.
- The southeastern milk adder has a distinctive pattern of red stripes, making it harder to distinguish from coral snakes.
- Experts warn against handling the milk adder, despite being non-venomous, as it can still bite and cause injury.
- The milk adder's ability to mimic the appearance of venomous snakes serves as a defense mechanism to deter predators.
- Researchers have found that the milk adder's population is declining in certain areas due to habitat loss and fragmentation.