nonvenomous

/ nɒnˈvɛnəməs /

adjective

1. (of a snake, spider, etc) not venomous

Example Sentences

Mr. Bjelica’s research is focused on dice snakes, a nonvenomous, fish-loving species found from Western Europe all the way to western China.

From New York Times

Australia, for instance, has more venomous snakes than nonvenomous ones.

From Scientific American

Despite their fears, the garter snake is a nonvenomous species, and as its other moniker suggests, helps keep gardens clear of other pests by preying on them.

From Washington Times

Although Patel decided against keeping the tiny, nonvenomous visitor indoors—“we shoeboxed him and put him in the yard”—she in turn has urged other family and friends to join the group.

From Scientific American

Officials said 124 snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous, were removed from the home.

From Washington Post