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hognose snake

/ˈhɒɡnəʊz sneɪk/

翻译: 猪鼻蛇是对游蛇科猪鼻蛇属(Heterodon)几种无毒蛇的统称,以向上翘起的吻部和遇险时装死等防御行为著称。

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/ˈhɒɡnəʊz sneɪk/C1formalscientific
  • zh猪鼻蛇是对游蛇科猪鼻蛇属(Heterodon)几种无毒蛇的统称,以向上翘起的吻部和遇险时装死等防御行为著称。

A common name for several species of non-venomous colubrid snakes in the genus Heterodon, known for their upturned snouts and defensive behavior of playing dead.

  1. Non-venomous snake speciesC1formal

    A type of colubrid snake known for its upturned snout and dramatic defensive behavior, including playing dead.

    zh无毒蛇类

    • The hognose snake is famous for its theatrical death-feigning act.
    • When threatened, a hognose snake will hiss loudly and flatten its neck like a cobra.
    • Hognose snakes primarily feed on toads and other amphibians.