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Definition of leaf-nosed snake
leaf-nosed snake
Plural:leaf-nosed snakes
• noun
1
Any of various typically small, non-venomous or mildly venomous snakes characterized by a distinct, enlarged, and often flattened scale on the snout resembling a leaf, found in arid regions of North America, Africa, and Madagascar.
Example
"The researcher gently uncovered a small leaf-nosed snake while excavating the sandy soil of the Sonoran Desert."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leaf-nosed snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leaf-nosed%20snake