Pipe snake

Pipe snake

Pipe snake may refer to:

Snakes:
* Aniliidae, a.k.a. the false coral snakes, a family of harmless snakes found in South America.
* Cylindrophiidae, a.k.a. Asian pipe snakes, a family of harmless snakes found in Asia.
* Uropeltidae, a.k.a. shield-tailed snakes, a family of harmless snakes found in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Other:
* Plumber's snake, a tool used to clear clogged drains.


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