Notechis Scutatus (Noun)
Meaning
Highly venomous brown-and-yellow snake of Australia and Tasmania.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The notechis scutatus is considered one of the most venomous snakes in Australia and Tasmania.
- When a notechis scutatus feels threatened, it flattens its body and raises its head off the ground.
- Notechis scutatus venom can cause severe pain, muscle damage, and renal failure in humans.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the notechis scutatus and its habitat in southern Australia.
- Emergency responders in Tasmania are trained to treat notechis scutatus bites, which can be life-threatening if left untreated.