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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First recorded in 1855–60; apparently so called from its reddish color

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“Meet Karen,” she said to the fox snake.

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There were 82 in all, including one western fox snake, some of them outfitted with microchips so their movements can be tracked.

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They saved mostly garter and brown snakes along with that lone western fox snake.

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The Fox Snake is quite common in the Central states.

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Like the Fox Snake it will emit an unpleasant odor when caught.

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