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Definition of ornate tree snake
ornate tree snake
Plural:ornate tree snakes
ornate tree snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A mildly venomous, arboreal colubrid snake species (Chrysopelea ornata) native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its intricately patterned scales and its unique ability to glide through the air between trees.
Example
"While exploring the canopy layer of the Sri Lankan rainforest, the researcher photographed an ornate tree snake launching itself from a high branch."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from the animal's striking, intricately colored scale patterns ('ornate') and its primary arboreal habitat ('tree snake'). It is scientifically classified as Chrysopelea ornata.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ornate tree snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ornate tree snake