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Definition of spotted bush snake

spotted bush snake

Plural:spotted bush snakes
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spotted bush snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A slender, harmless, non-venomous colubrid snake native to sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by its bright green coloration with black speckles and its excellent ability to climb trees and shrubs.

Example

"During our walking safari in South Africa, the guide pointed out a bright green spotted bush snake perfectly camouflaged in the branches of an acacia tree."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive common name derived from its patterned coloration ('spotted'), its preferred habitat in shrubs and thickets ('bush'), and its classification ('snake'). Its scientific name is Philothamnus semivariegatus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spotted bush snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spotted bush snake
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