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timber rattlesnake

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of timber rattlesnake

First recorded in 1890–95

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The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field showing a timber rattlesnake and the words: “Don’t Tread on Me.”

From Washington Times Sep. 14, 2022

Mr. Martin gained his expertise regarding the eastern timber rattlesnake in the woods and rock fields, largely alone.

From Washington Post Aug. 10, 2022

The baby timber rattlesnake was discovered last month by environmentalists from the Herpetological Associates group, who study endangered and threatened reptiles.

From The Guardian Sep. 6, 2019

Russell Davis, 39, was bitten on the ankle by a timber rattlesnake shortly before midnight on Saturday, said Don Logan, manager of Bennett's Valley Ambulance Service, which transported the man to a hospital.

From Reuters Jul. 20, 2015

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

From Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana by Fitch, Henry S.

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