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Definition of ornate flying snake

ornate flying snake

Plural:ornate flying snakes
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A mildly venomous species of colubrid snake native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its elaborate scale pattern and its ability to glide from tree to tree by flattening its body to catch the air.

Example

"During our trek through the Sri Lankan rainforest, the guide pointed out an ornate flying snake launching itself gracefully from the canopy to a lower branch."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ornate flying snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ornate-flying-snake
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