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Definition of zebra snake

zebra snake

Plural:zebra snakes
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A highly venomous spitting cobra (Naja nigricincta nigricincta) native to southern Africa, specifically Angola and Namibia, known for its distinct black and white or brown and white banding.

Example

"During the expedition in the Namib Desert, the herpetologist carefully documented a juvenile zebra snake taking shelter beneath a rock."

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• Nearby Words

zebra moray
zebra pleco
zebra shark
zebra snake
zebra spitting cobra
zebra-tailed lizard
zebrafish

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zebra snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zebra%20snake
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