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Definition of canebrake rattlesnake

canebrake rattlesnake

Plural:canebrake rattlesnakes
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American A large, venomous pit viper native to the southeastern United States, characterized by a pinkish or grayish background, dark chevron-like crossbands, and a distinctive reddish-brown stripe running down its back.

Example

"While surveying the wetlands in Louisiana, the biologist carefully documented the presence of a canebrake rattlesnake resting near a fallen log."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While historically classified as a distinct subspecies (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus), modern herpetologists generally consider the canebrake rattlesnake to be a southern regional variant of the timber rattlesnake.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Canebrake rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/canebrake-rattlesnake
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