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Definition of stiletto snake

stiletto snake

Plural:stiletto snakes
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• noun

1

Any of several venomous, largely burrowing snakes of the family Atractaspididae, native primarily to Africa and the Middle East, characterized by their ability to thrust their long fangs out of the sides of their closed mouths to stab prey.

Example

"Because the stiletto snake can strike sideways even when grasped tightly behind the head, it is responsible for numerous snakebites among inexperienced handlers who attempt to pick it up."

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stiletto snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stiletto%20snake
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