bushmaster

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Recent Examples of bushmaster That was when, along the margins of the Juma, the bushmaster snapped into view. Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023 Ripa claimed to be the first herpetologist in the world to watch venomous bushmasters mate....and was bitten by them at least seven times in his life. Mark Price, charlotteobserver, 15 May 2017
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Noun
  • Luckily, Australian skinks have evolved their own molecular armor against cobra venom—using the exact same sugar-blocking mechanism that cobras use to resist their own toxins.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The vacation house has sat vacant over the long winter months, the windows latched tight against cobras and the clever fingers of baboons.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • How to identify venomous snakes The rattlesnake are the only native venomous snake in California, according to the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • According to Barrios, 18 types of snakes are found in the Bay Area; only the rattlesnake is dangerous to humans.
    Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The University of Kentucky says the main types of venomous snakes found in the commonwealth are copperheads, pigmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and western cottonmouths.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Tennessee's other venomous snakes are copperheads and cottonmouths.
    Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • Though the platforms became the star of the show, other parts of Campbell’s ensemble, which included a bright pink feather boa and a Scottish inspired kilt, were also made famous by the fall.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Boa constrictors can reach up to 13 feet as adults.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Klaus Birch Birch arrived at the scene and found the adder examining the young hare and biting its left hind leg.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
  • See it On Sylt Island in northern Germany, a resident’s photograph confirmed the presence of a Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Kebede wears python-effect and suede outerwear over fluid pieces.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Shop the exclusive here at Vogue, and find yours in black, eucalyptus, oxblood, python, or black alligator.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Their moccasin-like sole makes the boots comfortable to walk in, while the durable waterproof leather keeps your feet dry.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Joss placed a pair of moccasins between the couple, symbolizing their journey.
    Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025

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