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Definition of namib tiger snake

namib tiger snake

Plural:Namib tiger snakes
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namib tiger snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A mildly venomous, nocturnal colubrid snake (Telescopus beetzi) native to the arid, rocky regions and desert landscapes of Namibia and western South Africa, characterized by prominent dark bands across its body.

Example

"During our nighttime ecological survey in the desert, the guide carefully documented a small Namib tiger snake resting on the warm gravel."

• Nearby Words

namaqua dwarf adder
namcha barwa
namib sand snake
namib tiger snake
namibia
namoi
nan

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after its primary habitat, the Namib Desert in southern Africa, and its distinct, tiger-like dark crossbands. Scientifically classified as Telescopus beetzi.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Namib tiger snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/namib tiger snake
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