1. ribbon snake, Thamnophis sauritus - slender yellow-striped North American garter snake; prefers wet places
   --₁ is a kind of garter snake, grass snake
   

Sense 1: A type of snake belonging to the genus Thamnophis, known for its long, slender body and striped pattern.

Example Sentence: I spotted a ribbon snake while hiking along the creek.

Sense 1: To decorate or embellish something with ribbons in a decorative manner.

Example Sentence: She decided to ribbon snake the gift box for a personalized touch.