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Definition of grand canyon rattlesnake

grand canyon rattlesnake

Plural:grand canyon rattlesnakes
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American A venomous pit viper subspecies (Crotalus oreganus abyssus) endemic exclusively to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States, known for its distinctive pinkish, reddish, or yellowish coloration that provides camouflage against the local sandstone.

Example

"While hiking down to the Colorado River, the group carefully observed a Grand Canyon rattlesnake basking on a warm, red rock ledge."

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