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Definition of tiger rattlesnake
tiger rattlesnake
Plural:tiger rattlesnakes
• noun
1
North American A highly venomous species of pit viper (Crotalus tigris) native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, distinguished by its relatively small head, large rattle, and distinctive dark crossbands resembling tiger stripes.
Example
"During our biological survey in the Sonoran Desert, we carefully observed a tiger rattlesnake basking on a rocky outcrop."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger-rattlesnake