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Pseudechis

Pseudechis

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A group of large venomous black snakes from Australia and New Guinea, including the red-bellied and mulga snakes
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːdɛkɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Pseudechis genus includes some of the largest venomous snakes in Australia.

Examples

  • Bites from Pseudechis species can be dangerous and require prompt medical treatment.

  • Herpetologists have documented the defensive behavior of Pseudechis in the wild.

  • The Pseudechis genus includes some of the most dangerous snakes in Australia.

  • Have you ever seen a Pseudechis in the wild?

  • The Pseudechis genus includes some of the largest venomous snakes in Australia.

  • Bites from Pseudechis species can be dangerous and require prompt medical treatment.

  • Herpetologists have documented the defensive behavior of Pseudechis in the wild.

Surface Forms

Pseudechis singular
Pseudechises plural

Etymology

Pseudechis comes from Greek parts pseudo- 'false' and echis 'viper'. So it means 'false viper', which helps you remember these venomous black snakes of Australia and New Guinea look like vipers but are not true vipers.