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Definition of cat snake

cat snake

Plural:cat snakes
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A mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake, typically of the genus Boiga, native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia, characterized by large eyes with vertical, elliptical pupils and primarily nocturnal, arboreal habits.

Example

"During the night hike in the Malaysian rainforest, the guide pointed out a green cat snake hunting among the broad leaves."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cat snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cat%20snake
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