prairie rattlesnake
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of prairie rattlesnake
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Though not listed by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, prairie rattlesnakes are reportedly present in the state.
From Fox News
Venom drips from the fangs of a prairie rattlesnake, one of more than 200,000 animals that produces such toxins.
From Science Magazine
DNR spokesman David Lucas said animals packaged for sale in South Carolina included two Gila monsters, two prairie rattlesnakes, two tiger rattlesnakes and a speckled rattlesnake.
From Seattle Times
That includes the bats that passed a few feet above Bain’s head at twilight, tarantulas that occasionally crawl from crevice to crevice and the many prairie rattlesnakes that find the habitat ideal.
From Washington Times
The other endangered snake sighted this year was a prairie rattlesnake in the Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve near Sioux City.
From Washington Times
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