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Definition of dawson burrowing snake
dawson burrowing snake
Plural:Dawson burrowing snakes
• noun
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A species of secretive, non-venomous snake adapted to a fossorial (burrowing) lifestyle, typically found dwelling under soil, logs, or leaf litter in its native regional habitat.
Example
"During the herpetological survey in the dense montane forest, the researchers were thrilled to uncover a Dawson burrowing snake hidden beneath the damp leaf litter."
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