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Definition of crown snake

crown snake

Plural:crown snakes
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1

North American Any of several small, slender, mildly venomous rear-fanged snakes of the genus Tantilla, native to the Americas, characterized by a uniform body color and a distinctive dark band or 'crown' on the head.

Example

"While gardening in the sandy soil, she uncovered a tiny Southeastern crown snake."

2

Australian Any of several small, venomous elapid snakes of the genus Cacophis, native to the east coast of Australia, notable for a prominent pale or yellow band shaped like a crown across the back of the head.

Example

"The golden-crowned snake is a nocturnal reptile often found hiding beneath leaf litter in Australian coastal forests."

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crown snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crown-snake
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