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Definition of palmetto snake

palmetto snake

Plural:palmetto snakes
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American A nonvenomous snake native to the southeastern United States—most typically a yellow rat snake or corn snake—that is commonly found inhabiting palmetto scrublands, thickets, and coastal dunes.

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"While clearing out the brush behind the shed, he was startled by a palmetto snake slithering through the dry fronds."

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