Definitions for Rattlesnake
ˈræt lˌsneɪkrat·tlesnake

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1. rattlesnake, rattlernoun

   pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

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1. Rattlesnakenoun

   Any one of several species of venomous American snakes belonging to the genera Crotalus and Caudisona, or Sistrurus; sometimes also called rattler. They have a series of horny interlocking joints at the end of the tail which make a sharp rattling sound when shaken. The common rattlesnake of the Northern United States (Crotalus horridus), and the diamondback rattlesnake (also called diamondback rattler, and diamondback) of the South and East (Crotalus adamanteus) and West (Crotalus atrox), are the best known. See Illust. of Fang.

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1. rattlesnakenoun

   Any of various poisonous American snakes, of genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle at the end of its tail.

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1. Rattlesnakenoun

   A kind of serpent.

   The rattlesnake is so called, from the rattle at the end of his tail. Nehemiah Grew, Musæum.

   She loses her being at the very sight of him, and drops plump into his arms, like a charmed bird into the mouth of a rattlesnake. Edward Moore, Foundling.

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1. Rattlesnake

   Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes that form the genera Crotalus and Sistrurus of the subfamily Crotalinae (the pit vipers). All rattlesnakes are vipers. Rattlesnakes are predators that live in a wide array of habitats, hunting small animals such as birds and rodents. Rattlesnakes receive their name from the rattle located at the end of their tails, which makes a loud rattling noise when vibrated that deters predators or serves as a warning to passers-by. Rattlesnakes are the leading contributor to snakebite injuries in North America, but rarely bite unless provoked or threatened; if treated promptly, the bites are seldom fatal. The 36 known species of rattlesnakes have between 65 and 70 subspecies, all native to the Americas, ranging from British Columbia through Ontario in southern Canada, to central Argentina. The largest rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback, can measure up to 8 ft (2.4 m) in length.Rattlesnakes are preyed upon by hawks, weasels, king snakes, and a variety of other species. Rattlesnakes are heavily preyed upon as neonates, while they are still weak and immature. Large numbers of rattlesnakes are killed by humans. Rattlesnake populations in many areas are severely threatened by habitat destruction, poaching, and extermination campaigns.

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1. rattlesnake

   A rattlesnake is a type of venomous snake that belongs to the Viperidae family found in many parts of North and South America. Named for its distinctive rattle at the end of its tail, which it shakes as a warning when threatened, the rattlesnake is known for its deadly bite and is identified by its large, triangular head and patterned body.

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1. Rattlesnakenoun

   any one of several species of venomous American snakes belonging to the genera Crotalus and Caudisona, or Sistrurus. They have a series of horny interlocking joints at the end of the tail which make a sharp rattling sound when shaken. The common rattlesnake of the Northern United States (Crotalus horridus), and the diamond rattlesnake of the South (C. adamanteus), are the best known. See Illust. of Fang

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1. Rattlesnake

   Rattlesnakes are a group of venomous snakes of the genera Crotalus and Sistrurus of the subfamily Crotalinae. There are 32 known species of rattlesnake, with between 65-70 subspecies, all native to the Americas, ranging from southern Alberta and southern British Columbia in Canada to Central Argentina. Rattlesnakes are predators who live in a wide array of habitats, hunting small animals such as birds and rodents. They kill their prey with a venomous bite, rather than by constricting. All rattlesnakes possess a set of fangs with which they inject large quantities of hemotoxic venom. The venom travels through the bloodstream, destroying tissue and causing swelling, internal bleeding, and intense pain. Some species, such as the Mojave Rattlesnake, additionally possess a neurotoxic component in their venom that causes paralysis and other nervous symptoms. The threat of envenomation, advertised by the loud shaking of the titular noisemaker at the end of their tail, deters many predators. However, rattlesnakes fall prey to hawks, weasels, king snakes, and a variety of other species. Rattlesnakes are heavily preyed upon as neonates, while they are still weak and mentally immature. Very large numbers of rattlesnakes are killed by humans. Rattlesnake populations in many areas are severely threatened by habitat destruction, poaching, and extermination campaigns.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Rattlesnake in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Rattlesnake in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Rattlesnake in a Sentence

1. Josh Billings:

   It's a wise man who profits by his own experience, but it's a good deal wiser one who lets the rattlesnake bite the other fellow.

2. Dennis Crow:

   A [ rattlesnake ] popped out and grabs me on the side of the boot, i jumped a little bit and turned to my side, and saw that both of his fangs were stuck in my boot.

3. Guthrie Police Sgt. Anthony Gibbs:

   So now he's got a rattlesnake, a stolen vehicle, firearm and somebody under arrest.

4. Mike Vigil:

   It shocks me how insane they were, they walked right into a coiled rattlesnake without even having minimally studied the capacity of the Venezuelan armed forces. Theres no way the U.S. government wouldve supported an operation like this.

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