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Definition of tiger keelback

tiger keelback

Plural:tiger keelbacks
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tiger keelback Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A species of venomous and poisonous water snake (Rhabdophis tigrinus) native to East Asia (including Japan, China, Korea, and eastern Russia), characterized by olive-green bodies with reddish-orange crossbands and heavily keeled dorsal scales.

Example

"The tiger keelback is fascinating to herpetologists because it not only produces its own venom but also sequesters toxins from the poisonous toads it eats."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its distinctive tiger-like striped pattern ('tiger') and the raised ridges on its dorsal scales ('keelback'). Scientifically described as Rhabdophis tigrinus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger keelback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger keelback
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