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Definition of long-nosed snake

long-nosed snake

Plural:long-nosed snakes
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long-nosed snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

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.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its physical appearance, featuring an elongated, slightly upturned rostral scale (snout) which it uses for burrowing into loose soil and sand.

Usage Trend

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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/long-nosed snake
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