elapid
/ˈɛləpɪd/
noun
- Any of a family of venomous snakes with short, fixed front fangs, including cobras, mambas, and coral snakes.
- Elapids are found in many tropical and subtropical regions.
- When hiking in Australia, be aware of elapids like the taipan.
- The cobra is one of the most famous elapids in the world.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the elapid family of snakes.
- The elapid venom is neurotoxic and can be very dangerous.
- Scientists studied the elapid skull structure for its unique fang placement.
- Elapid snakes are known for their potent venom and slender bodies.