king snake
US /ˈkɪŋ sneɪk/
UK /ˈkɪŋ sneɪk/
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serpent-roi
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
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The king snake is immune to the venom of rattlesnakes.
Le serpent-roi est immunisé contre le venin des serpents à sonnettes.
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We saw a beautiful California king snake crossing the road.
Nous avons vu un magnifique serpent-roi de Californie traverser la route.