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Definition of collared snake
collared snake
Plural:collared snakes
• noun
1
Any of various snakes characterized by a distinctively colored band or ring around the neck, such as the North American ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus) or the European grass snake (Natrix natrix).
Example
"While exploring the damp woodland near the stream, the biologist gently caught a small collared snake to photograph its distinctive bright orange neck band."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collared snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collared-snake