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Recent Examples of fer-de-lance
Despite its fearsome reputation, the fer-de-lance is shy and prefers to avoid human interaction.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Encounters with fer-de-lance can be minimized by maintaining clear boundaries between natural habitats and human spaces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
For the people of the Alto Juruá, the fer-de-lance is a grim reality of the dangers of life in the jungle.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Because fer-de-lance snakes have slightly different venom in different areas, for instance, the researchers mix in venom taken from snakes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the country before injecting it in the horses.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
While Costa Rica has about 600 fer-de-lance viper bites every year, for example, only about three to five bites come from coral snakes.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Encounters with fer-de-lance can be minimized by maintaining clear boundaries between natural habitats and human spaces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
For the people of the Alto Juruá, the fer-de-lance is a grim reality of the dangers of life in the jungle.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Because fer-de-lance snakes have slightly different venom in different areas, for instance, the researchers mix in venom taken from snakes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the country before injecting it in the horses.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
While Costa Rica has about 600 fer-de-lance viper bites every year, for example, only about three to five bites come from coral snakes.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fer-de-lance
Noun
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The Solano County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to requests for information on the whereabouts of the rattlesnakes.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Rattlesnake season is well underway in Arizona, which is home to around 13 species—including the Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi), the official state reptile.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
Noun
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According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, between 7,000 to 8,000 people are bit by a venomous snake (including rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths and coral snakes) in the U.S. each year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The new camera has the possibility of showcasing other types of snakes, like copperheads, as well as different animals like black bears.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Over six hours, the cobra bit and retreated in cycles, letting the venom do its work while avoiding the python’s powerful coils.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But as Europe plunged into war in September 1939, the cobra’s fate took a darker turn.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Brewer goes on to explain that Burmese pythons are the third largest snake behind reticulated pythons, which are the longest, and anacondas, which are the heaviest.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The big picture: Whoever removes the most pythons will win $10,000.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Acts of rebellion, fine tailoring, streetwear, tribal prints, traditional tassels and suedes, moccasins, and sustainable fashion approaches like fur and multi-use materials were all present on the runway.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But the shoe rules have still caused snafus, as when a Native American producer was turned away from the red carpet for wearing moccasins in 2022.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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In mouse trials, the antidote was found to be protective against venom from the black mamba, king cobra, coral snakes and tiger snakes, among others.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 May 2025
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New research published in Cell discusses the first use of human antibodies to help create an antivenom that can be effective against multiple species of venomous snakes, including black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Boa constrictors can reach up to 13 feet as adults.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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That’s not far off from the average size of the world’s longest constrictor alive, the reticulated python, which typically grows to around 20 feet.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But no known boa alive today actively specializes in hunting fish.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The boa couldn’t have survived on its own in the wild, according to the post.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Fer-de-lance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fer-de-lance. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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