Elaphe
- noun
- /ɪˈleɪfi/
- Specialized
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Elaphe
- The Elaphe genus includes several species that are popular among reptile enthusiasts.
Examples
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Researchers found that Elaphe snakes help control the rodent population in many rural areas.
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Some Elaphe species display striking color patterns that make them attractive to collectors.
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The Elaphe species are often found in trees.
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Have you ever seen an Elaphe in the wild?
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Researchers found that Elaphe snakes help control the rodent population in many rural areas.
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The Elaphe genus includes several species that are popular among reptile enthusiasts.
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Some Elaphe species display striking color patterns that make them attractive to collectors.
Synonyms
A group of snakes that are not poisonous, like rat snakes, found in North America and Eurasia
Compounds
- Specialized
A large harmless snake from the southeastern United States often found on farms and kept as a pet
- Specialized
A large not venomous black snake that lives in eastern North America and is often called the black rat snake
- Specialized
A group of snakes that are not poisonous, like rat snakes, found in North America and Eurasia
Surface Forms
Etymology
Elaphe comes from an old Greek word elaphē meaning 'deer'. A helpful way to remember it is that some Elaphe snakes have spotted patterns like a deer's coat, so the name connects to their appearance.
