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Definition of striped whipsnake

striped whipsnake

Plural:striped whipsnakes
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North American A fast-moving, non-venomous colubrid snake species (Masticophis taeniatus) native to the western United States and northern Mexico, characterized by a long, exceptionally slender body and distinctive longitudinal stripes along its sides.

Example

"While hiking through the sagebrush of the Great Basin, we spotted a striped whipsnake quickly darting into the undergrowth to escape the midday heat."

• Nearby Words

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