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Definition of striped swamp snake

striped swamp snake

Plural:striped swamp snakes
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1

A semi-aquatic snake (such as Limnophis bicolor) native to the wetlands, marshes, and floodplains of southern and central Africa, characterized by distinct longitudinal stripes running down the length of its body.

Example

"While exploring the floodplains of Zambia, the herpetologist carefully documented a striped swamp snake foraging for small fish near the water's edge."

• Nearby Words

striped marlin
striped raphael catfish
striped skunk
striped swamp snake
striped whipsnake
strobilanthes
stroboscope

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Striped swamp snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/striped%20swamp%20snake
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