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Definition of eastern diamondback rattlesnake
eastern diamondback rattlesnake
Plural:eastern diamondback rattlesnakes
• noun
1
North American A large, highly venomous pit viper species (Crotalus adamanteus) native to the coastal plains of the southeastern United States, characterized by a prominent dark diamond pattern along its back and a segmented, noise-making rattle on its tail.
Example
"Conservationists are working to protect the longleaf pine habitats of the Southeast, which are crucial for the survival of the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake."
• Nearby Words
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern diamondback rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern%20diamondback%20rattlesnake