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Definition of mottlet rock rattlesnake

mottlet rock rattlesnake

Plural:mottlet rock rattlesnakes
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mottlet rock rattlesnake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A venomous pit viper subspecies native to the mountainous and rocky areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, distinguished by a heavily banded camouflage pattern that blends with its stony habitat.

Example

"The herpetologist carefully navigated the loose scree, keeping a watchful eye out for the well-camouflaged mottlet rock rattlesnake basking in the sun."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is almost universally a misspelling of 'mottled rock rattlesnake', referring to the heavily patterned pit viper.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'mottled' (having spots or patches of color), 'rock' (indicating its preferred stony habitat), and 'rattlesnake'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mottlet rock rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mottlet rock rattlesnake
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