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Definition of mexican vine snake
mexican vine snake
Plural:Mexican vine snakes
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A highly slender, mildly venomous colubrid snake (Oxybelis aeneus) native to the Americas, ranging from southern Arizona through Mexico and into South America, known for its elongated snout and exceptional ability to camouflage itself as a dry branch or vine.
Example
"During our trek through the tropical dry forest, the biologist pointed out a Mexican vine snake that was perfectly camouflaged among the thin branches."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mexican vine snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mexican-vine-snake