シマヘビ

noun

Japanese striped snake; Japanese four-lined ratsnake

A non-venomous snake native to Japan, Elaphe quadrivirgata. Common name in English varies.

• シマヘビは日本にほんの田舎いなかでよく見みられる。

  The Japanese striped snake is often seen in the Japanese countryside.

• シマヘビは毒どくがないので、見みつけても怖こわがらなくていい。

  Since the Japanese striped snake is non-venomous, you don't need to be scared if you find one.