Meaning of the word "king snake" in English

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king snake

US /ˈkɪŋ sneɪk/
UK /ˈkɪŋ sneɪk/
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Noun

1.

any of several nonvenomous North American constricting snakes of the genus Lampropeltis, typically having bands of contrasting colors, and known for eating other snakes, including venomous ones

Example:
The king snake is immune to the venom of rattlesnakes.
We saw a beautiful California king snake crossing the road.
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