Meaning of the word "milk snake" in English

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milk snake

US /ˈmɪlk sneɪk/
UK /ˈmɪlk sneɪk/
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Noun

1.

a harmless North American snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) with a pattern of red, black, and yellow or white bands, often mistaken for the venomous coral snake.

Example:
The hiker spotted a beautiful milk snake crossing the trail.
Despite its striking colors, the milk snake is non-venomous.
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