Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Gopher Snake.
Gopher Snake - as a noun
Large dark-blue nonvenomous snake that invades burrows; found in southern north america and mexico
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drymarchon coraisindigo snakeHypernyms (Closely Related)
colubrid13colubrid snakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bull snake of western north america that invades rodent burrows
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pituophis melanoleucusExample Sentences
"The gopher snake is a non-venomous species that is found in North America."
"The gopher snake got its name because it often preys on gophers and other small rodents."
"My friend has a pet gopher snake that she keeps in a terrarium."
"I spotted a gopher snake in my backyard today, sunning itself on a rock."
"When threatened, a gopher snake may mimic the behavior of a rattlesnake to scare off predators."
