krait

noun

Definition of kraitnext
as in cobra

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Recent Examples of krait The Snake Learn to Let Go From the savannahs of South Africa to the tropical waters where sea kraits wriggle, snakes all over the world must shed their skins. — Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025 Sea kraits have some of the most toxic venom of any animal, but the snake did not inject Latimer with venom. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025 The snakes come from the elapid family and include cobras, mambas, taipans, coral snakes, and kraits — among other venomous species. — Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025 Common kraits are often found in human settlements, drawn by the abundance of small prey like rodents and frogs. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 In the clip, the mimic octopus impersonates one of these creatures, turning his tentacles into snake-like appendages that are the same colors as a sea krait. — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 When the Survivor medical team calls for an evacuation, it’s never taken lightly and in season 49, that call came after contestant Jake Latimer was bitten by a venomous snake, a sea krait. — Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for krait
  1. cobra
  2. rattlesnake
  3. copperhead
  4. python
  5. mamba
  6. taipan
  7. constrictor
  8. bushmaster
Noun
  • The cobra seems angry and writhes and attacks, and the handler holds the snake at bay, looking like a man who has made poor lifestyle choices and therefore deserves whatever is coming courtesy of his snake pal.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • McMahan was vital in discovering a new form of cobra lily, Arisaema mcmahanii, in Vietnam.
    — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of cobra
Noun
  • Over the weekend, three dogs were reportedly bitten by a rattlesnake inside the open space.
    — Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • How to identify venomous snakes The rattlesnake is the only native venomous snake in California, according to the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated August 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of rattlesnake
Noun
  • Signage along the trail informs users of the wildlife that make the sanctuary their home, like the ebony jewelwing damselfly, Osage copperhead snake and even bobcats.
    — Nick Wagner, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Owens explained that baby copperhead bites — and copperhead bites in general — are rare.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Definition of copperhead
Noun
  • The snake, later identified as an approximately eight-foot-long Burmese python, had slithered beneath the floor of a wooden shed.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The full list of this year’s top python hunters is finally here.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of python
Noun
  • The progression observed in black mamba envenomation reflects a different process.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • The Oilers’ penalty kill had its issues –– virtually any team with weak goaltending does –– but their power play remained as lethal as a black mamba.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of mamba
Noun
  • Inland taipan Often described as the world’s most venomous snake based on laboratory toxicity tests, the inland taipan possesses venom capable of attacking the nervous system, muscles, and blood.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The inventory also listed an inland taipan, which is considered one of the most venomous snakes on Earth.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of taipan
Noun
  • If this animal sounds like a Burmese python, that’s because the serpent-like fish — known as Asian swamp eels — have a lot in common with the big, invasive constrictors.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The snake was identified as a carpet python, a non-venomous constrictor commonly found in Australia’s coastal regions.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Definition of constrictor
Noun
  • That was when, along the margins of the Juma, the bushmaster snapped into view.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Bushmaster The funky blues-rock band wraps up the Falls Church Concerts in the Park series.
    — Sarah Lane, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2017
Definition of bushmaster

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