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Definition of cross marked snake

cross marked snake

Plural:cross marked snakes
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South African A small, mildly venomous species of snake (Psammophis crucifer) native to southern Africa, characterized by longitudinal stripes and a distinct cross-like pattern on the back of its head.

Example

"While hiking through the fynbos in the Western Cape, the herpetologist carefully photographed a cross marked snake resting on a warm stone."

• Nearby Words

croquette
crosne
cross
cross marked snake
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cross marked snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cross%20marked%20snake
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