timber rattlesnake

timber rattlesnake

n. A venomous rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) of the central and eastern United States, typically having a yellowish-brown color and wide transverse bands on the back.

tim′ber rat`tlesnake

n. a rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus, of the eastern U.S., usu. having dark crossbands..

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timber rattlesnake - widely distributed in rugged ground of eastern United Statesbanded rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus horridusrattler, rattlesnake - pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shakenCrotalus, genus Crotalus - large rattlesnakes; seldom bite unless startled or pursuing preycanebrake rattler, canebrake rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus atricaudatus - southern variety