Rock Rattlesnake (Noun)
Meaning
Mountain rock dweller of Mexico and most southern parts of United States southwest.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The western diamondback and its subspecies, the rock rattlesnake, are both venomous pit vipers native to the southwestern regions of the United States.
- There have been reports of hikers being bitten by rock rattlesnakes in remote areas of the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico.
- Rock rattlesnakes are pit vipers with triangular heads that tend to blend into their rocky environments making them nearly invisible to hunters.
- Rock rattlesnake venom contains a mix of hemotoxins that help these pit vipers immobilize their small mammal prey instantly.
- It is generally recommended to keep a safe distance from rock rattlesnakes that have been spotted on the hiking trails and to make noise while walking to avoid any potential surprise encounters.