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Definition of ghost snake
ghost snake
Plural:ghost snakes
• noun
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A species of pale grey, nocturnal snake belonging to the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae, endemic to the isolated karstic limestone rock formations (tsingy) of northern Madagascar.
Example
"Researchers recently identified the ghost snake while surveying the remote and rugged rock formations of Madagascar's national parks."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ghost snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ghost-snake