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Definition of speckled rattlesnake
speckled rattlesnake
Plural:speckled rattlesnakes
• noun
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North American A highly venomous pit viper (Crotalus mitchellii) native to the deserts, canyons, and rocky regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, characterized by its heavily speckled, camouflage-like coloration and a distinctive rattle at the end of its tail.
Example
"While traversing the rocky terrain of the Mojave Desert, the researchers kept a sharp eye out for the speckled rattlesnake, which blends perfectly with the granite outcrops."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Speckled rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/speckled-rattlesnake