nonvenomous

adjective

non·​ven·​om·​ous ˌnän-ˈve-nə-məs How to pronounce nonvenomous (audio)
: not venomous
a nonvenomous snake

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Burmese pythons are one of the state’s most notorious invasive species, and the FWC has implemented several efforts to remove the large nonvenomous constrictors from our ecosystem — primarily by humanely killing them. Nbc South Florida, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025 Their distinctive bright colors of red, yellow and black are easily confused with the nonvenomous milk snake and the scarlet kingsnake, which has red, black, yellow or white banding. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 11 July 2025 Vertical, elliptical pupils: Unlike nonvenomous snakes that have round pupils, rattlesnakes have vertical, slit-like pupils similar to a cat’s eyes. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025 Almost every state has a variety of snake species, both poisonous and nonvenomous. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonvenomous

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First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonvenomous was in 1834

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“Nonvenomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonvenomous. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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nonvenomous

adjective
non·​ven·​om·​ous -ˈven-ə-məs How to pronounce nonvenomous (audio)
: not venomous

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