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Definition of slug eating snake
slug eating snake
Plural:slug eating snakes
• noun
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Any of various small, typically non-venomous snakes (such as those in the genera Dipsas, Sibon, or Pareas) native to the rainforests of Central and South America as well as Southeast Asia, distinguished by specialized jaws adapted for feeding almost exclusively on slugs and snails.
Example
"During the night hike in the Costa Rican rainforest, the guide pointed out a small slug eating snake hunting for gastropods on a wet bromeliad leaf."
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently hyphenated as 'slug-eating snake' in scientific literature and formal writing.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slug eating snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slug-eating-snake