skaapsteker
A South African term for any of several venomous snakes of the genus Psammophylax, found across southern Africa.
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A South African term for any of several venomous snakes of the genus Psammophylax, found across southern Africa. The name translates literally from Afrikaans as 'sheep stabber' or 'sheep stinger', reflecting a belief that these snakes posed a danger to livestock. The skaapsteker is mildly venomous and mostly poses little threat to humans.
The farmer found a skaapsteker near the lambing pen and moved it away from the livestock.
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(South Africa) A venomous snake of genus .
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