timber rattlesnake
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of timber rattlesnake
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The endangered eastern massasauga and the timber rattlesnake are the only venomous species native to Wisconsin.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 20, 2021
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
“We ran into a very large timber rattlesnake on the railroad tracks in West Virginia the second or third day out,” Kevin said.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 31, 2015
Urban said Elk County was known for its large timber rattlesnake population.
From Reuters ● Jul. 20, 2015
The woodrat is probably one of the most important prey species for the timber rattlesnake.
From Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana by Fitch, Henry S.
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