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Definition of desert death adder

desert death adder

Plural:desert death adders
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Australian A species of highly venomous snake (Acanthophis pyrrhus) native to the arid regions and deserts of central and western Australia, characterized by its reddish-brown camouflage, stout body, and ambush hunting strategy using a tail lure.

Example

"The herpetologist carefully documented the camouflage techniques of the desert death adder as it lay partially buried beneath the red sand waiting for prey."

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Desert death adder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/desert-death-adder
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