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fox snake
noun
- a brown-blotched nonvenomous snake, Elaphe vulpina, of north-central U.S., that vibrates its tail and emits a pungent odor when disturbed.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fox snake1
First recorded in 1855–60; apparently so called from its reddish color
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Example Sentences
“Meet Karen,” she said to the fox snake.
From Washington Post
There were 82 in all, including one western fox snake, some of them outfitted with microchips so their movements can be tracked.
From Chicago Tribune
They saved mostly garter and brown snakes along with that lone western fox snake.
From Chicago Tribune
The Fox Snake is quite common in the Central states.
From Project Gutenberg
Like the Fox Snake it will emit an unpleasant odor when caught.
From Project Gutenberg
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