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Definition of rosy rat snake
rosy rat snake
Plural:rosy rat snakes
• noun
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North American A non-venomous colubrid snake, typically referring to a specific color morph, genetic mutation, or localized geographic variant of the North American rat snake or corn snake, characterized by distinct pinkish or reddish-orange pigmentation.
Example
"The herpetologist explained that the rosy rat snake in the exhibit was a selectively bred morph designed to enhance its pale pink scales."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rosy rat snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rosy%20rat%20snake