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Definition of wart snake
wart snake
Plural:wart snakes
• noun
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Any of several entirely aquatic, nonvenomous snakes of the family Acrochordidae, native to the tropical estuaries, coastal waters, and freshwater systems of southern Asia and northern Australia, known for their loose, baggy skin covered in small, rough scales.
Example
"The researcher carefully captured a wart snake from the estuary to study its unique physiological adaptations for prolonged underwater survival."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wart snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wart-snake