noun
Oriental odd-tooth snake; Japanese odd-tooth snake
A species of snake (Dinodon orientale) native to Japan. The name is usually written in katakana as シロマダラ.
シロマダラは夜行性のヘビです。
The Japanese odd-tooth snake is a nocturnal snake.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is possible but rarely used; usually written in kana.
The name シロマダラ literally means 'white spots' or 'white mottling', likely referring to the snake's pattern. The exact derivation is uncertain.