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Definition of ridley cave racer
ridley cave racer
Plural:ridley cave racers
• noun
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A subspecies of non-venomous colubrid rat snake (Orthriophis taeniurus ridleyi) native to the deep limestone cave systems of Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand, noted for its pale coloration and specialized diet of roosting bats.
Example
"Researchers venturing into the dark depths of the Batu Caves often spot the Ridley cave racer clinging to the cavern walls as it waits to snatch bats mid-flight."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ridley cave racer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ridley%20cave%20racer