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Definition of golden tree snake

golden tree snake

Plural:golden tree snakes
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golden tree snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A mildly venomous, arboreal snake (Chrysopelea ornata) native to South and Southeast Asia, recognized for its green and yellow-gold coloration and its remarkable ability to glide between trees by flattening its body.

Example

"During our hike in the Thai rainforest, we were fortunate enough to spot a golden tree snake gliding from a high canopy branch to a lower tree."

• Nearby Words

golden rain tree
golden shiner
golden tegu
golden tree snake
golden trout
goldeneye
goldenrod

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name derives from the animal's prominent yellow-green coloration with black crosshatching, combined with its strictly arboreal (tree-dwelling) habitat.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Golden tree snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/golden tree snake
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