Western Diamondback (Noun)
Meaning
Largest and most dangerous North American snake; of southwestern United States and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The western diamondback is a highly venomous snake found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Hikers in Arizona are often warned about the western diamondback, the largest and most venomous rattlesnake in North America.
- While exploring the Sonoran Desert, a group of friends encountered a western diamondback coiled and ready to strike.
- The western diamondback is known for its distinctive rattle and aggressive behavior when threatened or cornered.
- In the southwestern United States, the western diamondback is responsible for the majority of reported snakebites and fatalities.