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Definition of keeled rat snake

keeled rat snake

Plural:keeled rat snakes
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keeled rat snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, non-venomous colubrid snake native to the forests and agricultural areas of Southeast Asia, characterized by the strongly ridged or 'keeled' scales along its back.

Example

"During our trek through the Indonesian rainforest, we spotted a massive keeled rat snake resting on a low branch."

• Nearby Words

keel
keel-billed toucan
keelback
keeled rat snake
keelson
kefir
keg

Word Origin & Etymology

The name derives from the snake's primary diet of rodents ('rat snake') and its distinctive dorsal scales, which feature a raised central ridge or 'keel'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keeled rat snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keeled rat snake
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