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Aspidelaps

Aspidelaps

9.9
A venomous African snake with bright red and black bands that lives in dry savanna
  • noun
  • /ˈæspɪˌdɛlæps/
  • Specialized
translation icon : aspidélaps
  • Researchers studied the venom composition of Aspidelaps species found in Botswana.

Examples

  • Unlike many other cobras, Aspidelaps prefers dry savanna habitats.

  • The Aspidelaps is recognized for its striking red and black banding.

  • The Aspidelaps is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Did you know that the Aspidelaps is highly venomous?

  • Researchers studied the venom composition of Aspidelaps species in Africa to understand their toxicity.

  • The Aspidelaps is a fascinating genus due to its vibrant coloration and neurotoxic venom.

  • In the wild, the Aspidelaps can often be seen basking in the sun on rocky outcrops.

Compounds

Aspidelaps lubricus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small snake from southern Africa that lives in trees and has black and orange bands

Surface Forms

Aspidelaps singular
Aspidelapses plural

Etymology

Aspidelaps likely comes from Greek parts aspis 'shield' and elaps 'snake'. So it suggests a 'shielded snake', a simple image to remember this group of venomous African coral snakes.