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Definition of ground snake

ground snake

Plural:ground snakes
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North American A small, harmless, secretive colubrid snake of the genus Sonora (particularly the western ground snake, Sonora semiannulata), native to arid and rocky regions of southwestern North America and noted for its highly variable scale patterns and coloration.

Example

"While surveying the arid scrublands of Texas, the herpetologist documented a boldly banded ground snake taking shelter beneath a limestone slab."

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• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ground snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ground%20snake
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