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Definition of javan mud snake

javan mud snake

Plural:Javan mud snakes
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javan mud snake Lexical Profile

• noun

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A species of small, non-venomous snake native to the Indonesian island of Java and surrounding regions of Southeast Asia, known for its preference for wet, muddy habitats and its highly textured, keeled scales.

Example

"While surveying the flooded rice paddies at night, the herpetologist documented a Javan mud snake foraging for frogs in the shallow water."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its geographic origin on the Indonesian island of Java, combined with its typical habitat of muddy, wet environments such as marshes and agricultural fields.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Javan mud snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/javan mud snake
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