nonvenomous

adjective

non·​ven·​om·​ous ˌnän-ˈve-nə-məs 

: not venomous

a nonvenomous snake

Examples of nonvenomous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Texas is home to 15 types of venomous snakes, per DFW Wildlife Control’s site, as well as more than 100 species and subspecies of nonvenomous snakes. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Many misidentify water moccasins with other nonvenomous aquatic snakes. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

Meet some of their favorite venomous and nonvenomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

But there’s little debate that snakes — both venomous and nonvenomous species — play key roles in their respective ecosystems. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonvenomous

• venomous

Medical Definition

nonvenomous

adjective

non·​ven·​om·​ous -ˈven-ə-məs 

: not venomous