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gopher snake

/ˈɡoʊfər sneɪk/

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/ˈɡoʊfər sneɪk/formalscientific
  • ruНеядовитая змея-констриктор рода Pituophis, обитающая в Северной Америке, известная своим роющим поведением и защитным шипением.

A nonvenomous constrictor snake of the genus Pituophis, native to North America, known for its burrowing behavior and defensive hissing.

  1. Non-venomous snake speciesC1formalamerican

    A large, non-venomous colubrid snake native to North America, known for its constricting method of subduing prey and its ability to mimic rattlesnakes as a defense mechanism.

    ruНеядовитый вид змей

    • The gopher snake is often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its similar coloration and defensive behavior.
    • Gopher snakes are beneficial to farmers because they control rodent populations.
    • When threatened, a gopher snake may flatten its head, hiss loudly, and vibrate its tail.