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Definition of ornate tree snake
ornate tree snake
Plural:ornate tree snakes
• noun
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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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