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Definition of venezuelan rattlesnake

venezuelan rattlesnake

Plural:Venezuelan rattlesnakes
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A highly venomous pit viper native to Venezuela, typically referring to the Uracoan rattlesnake (Crotalus vegrandis) or regional subspecies of the South American rattlesnake, known for its distinctly potent neurotoxic venom.

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"Herpetologists are studying the unique composition of neurotoxins in the venom of the Venezuelan rattlesnake to develop more targeted medical treatments."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Venezuelan rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/venezuelan-rattlesnake
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