snake

Example Sentences

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He expects many animals, like the gopher snake, made it through the fire by hunkering down in the cracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

If the concept sounds like a snake eating its own tale, it’s meant to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Upton Heath is an internationally important area of heathland and home to all six of Britain's native reptiles, including the rare sand lizard and smooth snake.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

More than 30% of snakes with skin lesions tested positive for snake fungal disease, compared to just 2% of snakes without lesions.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Even so, Natalie kept a watchful eye on both the gator and the snake as they swam past.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz