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Definition of western shovelnose snake

western shovelnose snake

Plural:western shovelnose snakes
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North American A small, non-venomous colubrid snake (Chionactis occipitalis) native to the arid deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, recognized by its pale coloration, dark banding, and a specialized flattened snout used for rapidly swimming through loose sand.

Example

"While exploring the Mojave Desert at dusk, the herpetologist documented a Western shovelnose snake swiftly burying itself in a dune to avoid predators."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Western shovelnose snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/western-shovelnose-snake
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