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Definition of eastern milksnake
eastern milksnake
Plural:eastern milksnakes
• noun
1
North American A nonvenomous species of kingsnake native to eastern and central North America, characterized by smooth scales and a pattern of brown or reddish-brown blotches bordered with black against a lighter gray or tan background.
Example
"The farmer was happy to spot an Eastern milksnake near the silo, knowing it would help control the local mouse population without posing a threat to the livestock."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern milksnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern%20milksnake