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Glass snake
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a reptile resembling a snake with a long, slender body and smooth, shiny scales, but it is actually a lizard without functional limbs
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
glass snakes
What is a "glass snake"?
A glass snake, also known as a legless lizard, is a reptile that resembles a snake but is actually a lizard without functional limbs. It has a long, slender body and smooth, shiny scales. Despite its name, the glass snake is not made of glass but gets its name from its fragile-looking tail that can break off easily as a defense mechanism. Glass snakes are found in various habitats and are known for their ability to regenerate their tails if they are lost.
