timber rattlesnake

noun

1. a rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus horridus, of the eastern U.S., usually having the body marked with dark crossbands.

Word History and Origins

Origin of timber rattlesnake¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The woodrat is probably one of the most important prey species for the timber rattlesnake.

From Project Gutenberg

The timber rattlesnake has habitat preferences similar to those of the eastern woodrat.

From Project Gutenberg