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Definition of diadem snake
diadem snake
Plural:diadem snakes
• noun
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A large, non-venomous colubrid snake (Spalerosophis diadema) native to the arid regions and deserts of North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, characterized by distinctive crown-like markings on its head.
Example
"During the herpetology survey in the Sahara, the research team carefully documented a diadem snake hunting for rodents among the rocks."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diadem snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diadem%20snake