Noun: elapid snake
- Venomous snake family found in warmer regions, characterized by fixed front fangs; includes cobras and coral snakes
"Many elapid snakes have potent neurotoxic venom";
- elapid
Derived forms: elapid snakes
Type of: ophidian, serpent, snake
Part of: Elapidae, family Elapidae
Encyclopedia: Elapid snake