harlequin-snake

• Substantiv, das eine von mehreren giftigen Schlangen der Neuen Welt mit leuchtenden roten, schwarzen und gelben oder weißen Streifen bezeichnet, die in Süd- und Mittelamerika weit verbreitet sind.

A noun referring to any of several venomous New World snakes with brilliant bands of red, black, and either yellow or white, widely distributed in South America and Central America.

1. Venomous snakeC1formalamerican

   Any of several venomous New World snakes with brilliant bands of red, black, and either yellow or white; widely distributed in South America and Central America.

   Korallenschlange

   • The harlequin-snake is known for its striking red, black, and yellow bands.
   • Biologists warn that the harlequin-snake's venom can be dangerous to humans.
   • In Central America, the harlequin-snake is often found in tropical forests.

   Synonymecoral snake