bull snake

/bʊl sneɪk/
noun
  1. A large, nonvenomous snake found in North America, known for hissing and vibrating its tail when threatened.
    • The bull-snake slithered across the dusty trail in the prairie.
    • A bull-snake can grow to over six feet in length.
    • Farmers often welcome bull-snakes because they eat rodents.
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