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Recent Examples of fer-de-lance
Because fer-de-lance snakes have slightly different venom in different areas, for instance, the researchers mix in venom taken from snakes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the country before injecting it in the horses.
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
While Costa Rica has about 600 fer-de-lance viper bites every year, for example, only about three to five bites come from coral snakes.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
While Costa Rica has about 600 fer-de-lance viper bites every year, for example, only about three to five bites come from coral snakes.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fer-de-lance
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Only last year, one Texas woman found a rattlesnake lurking in her toilet, and another also found a rat snake poking out from the U-bend.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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At the end of this story, a child was bit by a rattlesnake, received expert medical attention and a life was saved, with the remaining balance of $7,200 as the responsibility of the family to pay.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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In September, a Virginia man narrowly avoided getting bit by a copperhead snake after the venomous reptile appeared on his washing machine located in his bedroom.Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among them are the rattlesnake, cottonmouth (or water moccasin), copperhead and coral snake.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 June 2024
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Just last week, a man in Stellenbosch, South Africa, returned home to find a live cape cobra curled underneath a pillow in his bed.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cobra or up dog: From chaturanga, choose between cobra or up dog.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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Burmese pythons in Florida can eat larger prey than scientists previously thought due to their ability to stretch their jaws.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Although euthanasia is the only viable option due to the volume of pythons in the region, the team takes stoic pride in following strict rules for treating each snake humanely when the time comes.Longreads, Longreads, 25 Oct. 2024
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But when opting for something slightly more stylish but still cozy-fall or winter-appropriate, these Minnetonka Double Bottom Fleece moccasin slip-ons are the ticket.Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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More petrified wood pieces are available inside the store where visitors are greeted by a cigar store Indian sporting Plains regalia, along with other touristy items like handcrafted arrows, drums, green glass saguaros, imported baskets and Minnetonka moccasins.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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After its start in 1949, the orchestra was known for its symphonic jazz, mamba and conjunto polkas.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Jan. 2024
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Per a report from The Telegraph, Dingo was bitten by an Eastern green mamba.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Currently, researchers are working with a test that detects four invasive constrictor snake species, all of which have established populations in Florida: Burmese pythons, North African pythons, boa constrictors and rainbow boas.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Boa constrictors, however, are not typically dangerous to humans.Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.Gil Macias, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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During this time, the designer cultivated a signature look—body-conscious gowns that were often covered in dazzling crystals and sequins, and punctuated with fabulous feather boas or capes.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Fer-de-lance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fer-de-lance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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