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milk snake

/mɪlk sneɪk/

翻译: 奶蛇(Lampropeltis triangulum)是一种无毒蛇,以红、黑、黄相间的环状斑纹著称,分布于北美和中美洲。其名称源于民间旧说,认为这种蛇会吸食牛奶,但此说法并无生物学依据。

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/mɪlk sneɪk/B2formalscientific
  • zh奶蛇(Lampropeltis triangulum)是一种无毒蛇,以红、黑、黄相间的环状斑纹著称,分布于北美和中美洲。其名称源于民间旧说,认为这种蛇会吸食牛奶,但此说法并无生物学依据。

A non-venomous species of snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) known for its distinctive red, black, and yellow banding, often found in North and Central America. The name originates from an old folk belief that these snakes would drink milk from cows, which is biologically inaccurate.

  1. Non-venomous snake speciesB2formal

    A species of kingsnake (Lampropeltis triangulum) known for its colorful banded pattern, often mistaken for the venomous coral snake.

    zh无毒蛇类

    • The milk snake is often found in barns and fields.
    • Its bright red, black, and yellow bands help it mimic the coral snake.
    • Milk snakes are popular pets due to their docile nature.