non-venomous
Adjective
Meaning
non-venomous (not comparable)
Not producing venom.
The python is a nonvenomous snake.
Antonyms
Examples
Instead of defending themselves with bites, the non-venomous colubrids deter potential predators with their appearance: With its alternating light and dark rings, Sibon noalamina mimics the contrasting warning coloration of the venomous coral snakes.
They are non-venomous snakes and kill by constriction, latching on with their teeth and coiling around their prey.
Since the majority of snakes are non-venomous and pose no threat whatsoever to people, their natural feeding pattern makes them very valuable to have around especially if you are like me and cannot stand rats.
The whip snake is capable of biting fiercely if threatened, but in my experience they are normally quite docile creatures and, of course, the bite itself is non-venomous.
“They are non-venomous and generally not aggressive as long as people do not disturb them.