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pine snake

American  

noun

  1. any of several subspecies of bullsnake of the eastern and southeastern U.S., chiefly in pine woods: now threatened.

Etymology

Origin of pine snake

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

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The Louisiana pine snake is native to the longleaf pine forests of Louisiana and Texas.

From Washington Times

The manager of science and stewardship at the New Jersey Conservation Foundation was tracking a pine snake, a 5-foot-long creature with camouflage that made it invisible among the pine needles and dappled leaves.

From Washington Times

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