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Definition of rufous-beaked snake

rufous-beaked snake

Plural:rufous-beaked snakes
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A mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake (Rhamphiophis oxyrhynchus) native to East Africa, characterized by its reddish-brown coloration and a distinctive hook-like snout used for digging into loose soil.

Example

"During the wildlife survey in Tanzania, the herpetologist documented a rufous-beaked snake resting in a shallow rodent burrow."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rufous-beaked snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rufous-beaked%20snake
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