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Definition of golden tree snake
golden tree snake
Plural:golden tree snakes
• noun
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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."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Golden tree snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/golden-tree-snake