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Definition of smooth earth snake
smooth earth snake
Plural:smooth earth snakes
• noun
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North American A small, secretive, non-venomous colubrid snake native to the eastern and central United States, distinguished by its smooth dorsal scales, uniform brown or gray coloration, and preference for burrowing in loose soil and forest litter.
Example
"While gardening in the backyard, she carefully uncovered a small smooth earth snake hidden beneath a pile of damp leaves."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smooth earth snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smooth-earth-snake