snake

Example Sentences

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He expects many animals, like the gopher snake, made it through the fire by hunkering down in the cracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Upton Heath is an internationally important area of heathland and home to all six of Britain's native reptiles, including the rare sand lizard and smooth snake.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The study also found that some snake species were much more vulnerable to certain diseases than others.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

It’s a buddy adventure that takes the duo from one tight spot to another, including a gladiator-style battle royal and a cavernous snake pit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

We blinked, and some of us remembered the snake in the drawer.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck