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Definition of red-tailed pipe snake

red-tailed pipe snake

Plural:red-tailed pipe snakes
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A species of small, non-venomous, burrowing snake native to Southeast Asia, characterized by a highly cylindrical body, smooth scales, and a vivid red undertail that it defensively raises to mimic the head of a venomous snake.

Example

"When startled by a predator, the red-tailed pipe snake will often flatten its body and curl its brightly colored tail upwards to create the illusion of a dangerous cobra."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red-tailed pipe snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red--tailed-pipe-snake
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