nonvenomous
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1. nonvenomous - Adjective
2. nonvenomous - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
not producing venom
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nonvenomous snakes
Although the possibility of infection and tissue damage is present in the bite of a nonvenomous snake, venomous snakes present far greater hazard to humans.
Even nonvenomous snake bites (like any animal bite) will cause tissue damage.
Most species are nonvenomous and those that have venom use it primarily to kill and subdue prey rather than for self-defense.
With the exception of large constrictors, nonvenomous snakes are not a threat to humans.
“While it’s not uncommon for people to have a copperhead in their yard, usually what they have is a nonvenomous and harmless species, such as a rat snake or a garter snake, both of which are commonly found in backyard habitats,” Hall said.