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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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For Putman, who used to study rattlesnakes, fence lizards are a model for how animals handle rapidly changing environments.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Among the weird things people left behind were a full sheet of uncut $2 bills, a toilet seat, silicone butt pads, a rattlesnake preserved in a jar of whiskey and an antique French guide to performing exorcisms.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Last year, Musgraves shared a series of Instagram Story posts recounting a run-in that Pepper had with a copperhead snake.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At first glance, sphinx pose and cobra may seem like one in the same.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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One being that sphinx involves resting your forearms on the floor while in cobra, just your palms are grounded.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The subject of the python came up when Norman-Lott was asked about his off-the-field interests.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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On social media, McKenzie stressed that the python should not be judged for seeking out the pet bird as a snack.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The introduction of Zegna’s ultralight, hyper-flexible moccasins was also a pivotal runway moment.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more moccasin shoes inspired by Jennifer Lawrence now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Once triggered, the black mamba unloads a relentless flurry of high-speed bites.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This agility allows the black mamba — sometimes stretching up to 14 feet — to effectively escape threats and swiftly pursue prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unlike constrictors, which rely on brute force to suffocate their prey, king cobras are precision venom injectors.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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One of several constrictors known to exist in the ‘glades, the python has decimated native species including rabbits, raccoons, opossums, and birds.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Props including feather boas, oversized glasses and retro telephones will be available on set.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Fer-de-lance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fer-de-lance. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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