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Definition of tropical rattlesnake

tropical rattlesnake

Plural:tropical rattlesnakes
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A highly venomous pit viper native to the savannas and semi-arid regions of South America, distinguished by a warning rattle on its tail and an unusually potent, neurotoxic venom.

Example

"While surveying the dry scrublands of Brazil, the herpetologist documented the presence of a tropical rattlesnake hiding beneath the brush."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While most well-known rattlesnake species reside in North America and possess hemotoxic venom (destroying tissue), the tropical rattlesnake is a distinct Neotropical species notable for possessing a highly potent neurotoxic venom that can cause systemic paralysis.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tropical rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tropical-rattlesnake
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