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Definition of taiwan stink snake
taiwan stink snake
Plural:Taiwan stink snakes
taiwan stink snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, non-venomous colubrid snake native to East Asia, including Taiwan and mainland China, notable for its ability to release a highly pungent, foul-smelling fluid as a defense mechanism when threatened.
Example
"During the field expedition, the researchers handled a Taiwan stink snake and were immediately met with its notorious defensive musk."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from its native geographical range, which includes Taiwan, and its prominent defense mechanism of discharging a highly pungent, foul-smelling musk from its post-anal glands when agitated.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taiwan stink snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taiwan stink snake