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Definition of lesser black whipsnake
lesser black whipsnake
Plural:lesser black whipsnakes
• noun
1
Australian A fast-moving, venomous snake (Demansia vestigiata) native to northern and eastern Australia, characterized by its highly slender, whip-like build and dark, often mottled or reticulated coloration.
Example
"While surveying the dry woodland habitat in Queensland, the herpetologist recorded a sighting of a lesser black whipsnake retreating swiftly into the underbrush."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lesser black whipsnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lesser-black-whipsnake