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Definition of thread snake
thread snake
Plural:thread snakes
• noun
1
Any of numerous small, highly slender, non-venomous blind snakes of the family Leptotyphlopidae, known for their subterranean burrowing habits and close physical resemblance to earthworms, native to the Americas, Africa, and parts of Asia.
Example
"While turning over the damp soil in her garden, she uncovered a tiny Texas thread snake and initially mistook it for a pale earthworm."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thread snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thread-snake