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Definition of purple glossy snake

purple glossy snake

Plural:purple glossy snakes
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A mildly venomous, rear-fanged burrowing snake native to sub-Saharan Africa (belonging to the genus Amblyodipsas), characterized by smooth, highly iridescent scales that emit a dark purplish sheen.

Example

"During the night safari in South Africa, the herpetologist excitedly pointed out a purple glossy snake as it briefly emerged from the loose sandy soil."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Purple glossy snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/purple%20glossy%20snake
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