bull snake
noun
: a gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi) chiefly of the central U.S
broadly
: gopher snake
Examples of bull snake in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
According to wildlife specialist Kayla Jobe, who spoke with KOKI, bull snakes are not venomous and can be helpful to have near (but not in) your home since the reptile eats small rodents.
—
Tabitha Parent, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The backyard was home to a population of wildlife, such as bull snakes, racoons and skunks.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Various rat snakes are also known for eating a bunch of bird eggs, as are bull snakes, kingsnakes, and eastern racers.
—Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2023
And somewhere, no doubt, a bull snake kept residence in a pocket gopher hole.
—Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 31 July 2020
Officials set up infrared cameras, bait and unleashed a pair of bull snakes.
—Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2019
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tabitha Parent, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The backyard was home to a population of wildlife, such as bull snakes, racoons and skunks.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Various rat snakes are also known for eating a bunch of bird eggs, as are bull snakes, kingsnakes, and eastern racers.
—Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2023
And somewhere, no doubt, a bull snake kept residence in a pocket gopher hole.
—Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 31 July 2020
Officials set up infrared cameras, bait and unleashed a pair of bull snakes.
—Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2019
Cite this Entry
“Bull snake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bull%20snake. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share