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Definition of mitchell rattlesnake
mitchell rattlesnake
Plural:Mitchell rattlesnakes
• noun
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North American A venomous pit viper (Crotalus mitchellii), more commonly known as the speckled rattlesnake, native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, noted for its highly variable, speckled coloration that provides excellent camouflage in rocky desert habitats.
Example
"While hiking through the Mojave Desert, the researchers were careful to watch their step to avoid startling a well-camouflaged Mitchell rattlesnake resting among the granite rocks."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mitchell rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mitchell-rattlesnake