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Definition of lowveld shield nose snake

lowveld shield nose snake

Plural:lowveld shield nose snakes
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lowveld shield nose snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

South African A mildly to highly venomous elapid snake native to the Lowveld regions of southern Africa, characterized by a prominent, heavily modified scale on its snout used for digging in sandy soil.

Example

"While exploring the sandy scrublands of Mpumalanga, the herpetologist carefully documented a Lowveld shield nose snake seeking refuge under a fallen branch."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often hyphenated in herpetological literature as 'Lowveld shield-nosed snake' to correctly link the compound modifier describing its snout.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lowveld shield nose snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lowveld shield nose snake
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