venomous
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The species is the only venomous snake native to the UK and is protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, meaning it is an offence to kill, harm, injure, sell or trade them.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Like other members of the Trimeresurus genus, the Huaxi Green Pitviper is venomous and capable of causing snakebite envenoming.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year, with fewer than 10 deaths annually.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Individually, many of us choose to remain anonymous while publicly spewing the most venomous insults at those with whom we disagree.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
Our stealth destroyed, the captain now rages in venomous fury at the parrot.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing venomous
A Thousand Splendid Suns
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