The true colubrine snakes lack poison glands and poison fangs and include the Russian rat snake and our native Aesculapian snake and grass snake. |
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This finding suggested that it was recruited into the chemical arsenal of snakes before the split between the elapid and colubrine lineages. |
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Based upon the work by Holman, the above characteristics identify this fossil specimen as a colubrine. |
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At least two species of Bufo, a phrynosomatid lizard, Xantusia, and a colubrine snake were recovered from sediments deposited in a basin that held a small lake. |
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Their sinister boss, Mr Colubrine communicates with staff at their weekly tribal gatherings via a video link beamed from his far-distant tax haven. |
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Meanwhile, Matt is feeling the pressure from above, as Mr Colubrine declares that he can't feel the Fear, an essential tool in selling houses the Colubrine way. |
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