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Definition of texas rat snake

texas rat snake

Plural:Texas rat snakes
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texas rat snake Lexical Profile

• noun

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American A large, non-venomous constrictor snake native primarily to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, typically characterized by a yellowish or tan body with irregular dark brown or olive blotches.

Example

"The homeowner was startled to find a massive Texas rat snake resting in the rafters of the barn, though it was providing excellent pest control."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its primary geographic range in the American state of Texas and its natural diet, which consists heavily of rats and other small rodents.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Texas rat snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/texas rat snake
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