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Definition of twig snake
twig snake
Plural:twig snakes
twig snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A highly venomous, exceptionally slender arboreal snake of the genus Thelotornis, native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its cryptic coloration that perfectly mimics a thin branch or vine.
Example
"The twig snake remained motionless in the canopy for hours, waiting in ambush for an unwary lizard to pass by."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'twig' and 'snake', directly referencing the animal's highly effective camouflage, which mimics the slender appearance and coloration of a dead tree branch.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twig snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twig snake