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Definition of parrot snake
parrot snake
Plural:parrot snakes
• noun
1
Any of several slender, mildly venomous or non-venomous arboreal snakes of the genus Leptophis, native to Central and South America and characterized by their vivid green coloration.
Example
"While hiking through the Costa Rican rainforest, the guide pointed out a brightly colored parrot snake resting gracefully on a broad leaf."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parrot snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parrot-snake