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Definition of moila snake

moila snake

Plural:moila snakes
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A mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake (Malpolon moilensis) native to the deserts and dry regions of North Africa and the Middle East, often referred to as the 'false cobra' because of its defensive habit of flattening its neck to mimic a cobra's hood.

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"During the expedition in the Arabian Desert, the herpetologist documented a moila snake raising its head and flattening its neck to intimidate a perceived threat."

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