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Definition of long-nosed snake

long-nosed snake

Plural:long-nosed snakes
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North American A medium-sized, nonvenomous colubrid snake native to the arid and semiarid regions of western North America, characterized by an elongated, slightly upturned snout and a body typically marked with speckled black, red, and yellowish banding.

Example

"While exploring the Mojave Desert at dusk, the herpetologist documented a long-nosed snake emerging from the loose sand to hunt for lizards."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often mistaken for the venomous coral snake due to its similar red and black banding, but it is a completely harmless species.

• Nearby Words

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long glanded coral snake
long jump
long-nosed snake
longan
longboard
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Long-nosed snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/long--nosed-snake
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