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Definition of rock rattlesnake
rock rattlesnake
Plural:rock rattlesnakes
• noun
1
North American A small, venomous pit viper native to the mountainous and rocky areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, characterized by its heavily banded camouflage and potent venom.
Example
"The hikers stayed alert on the rugged trail, knowing it was the perfect habitat for a camouflaged rock rattlesnake."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rock rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rock%20rattlesnake