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Definition of northern pine snake

northern pine snake

Plural:northern pine snakes
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northern pine snake Lexical Profile

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American A large, non-venomous constrictor snake (Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus) belonging to the family Colubridae, characterized by dark brown or black blotches on a light background, and native to the sandy pine woods and dry forested regions of the eastern United States.

Example

"Researchers in the New Jersey Pine Barrens are tracking the northern pine snake to better understand its nesting behaviors in sandy soils."

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its relatively northern geographic distribution within the eastern United States compared to related subspecies, and its preferred natural habitat in pine barrens and sandy, forested areas.

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