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Oxybelis

Oxybelis

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A long thin tree snake that looks like a vine and lives in Central and South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Oxybelis genus contains several species of vine snakes found in Central and South America.

Examples

  • Unlike other snakes, Oxybelis often moves slowly and relies on camouflage among vines.

  • The Oxybelis is often found in tropical forests.

  • Researchers observed an Oxybelis climbing through the dense foliage of the rainforest.

  • Have you ever seen an Oxybelis in the wild?

  • Researchers observed an Oxybelis climbing through the dense foliage of the rainforest.

  • The Oxybelis genus contains several species of vine snakes found in Central and South America.

  • Unlike other snakes, Oxybelis often moves slowly and relies on camouflage among vines.

Synonyms

vine snake
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  • US
7.1

A thin tree snake that looks like a vine

is the scientific genus name for those snakes

Surface Forms

Oxybelis singular
Oxybelises plural

Etymology

The word Oxybelis comes from the Greek parts oxy- and -belis, which mean 'sharp' and 'arrow'. So the name helps you picture these vine snakes as long, thin, arrow-like animals that hide among branches and leaves.