timber rattlesnake

noun

1. a rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus horridus, of the eastern U.S., usually having the body marked with dark crossbands.

Word History and Origins

Origin of timber rattlesnake¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field showing a timber rattlesnake and the words: “Don’t Tread on Me.”

From Washington Times

They can even handle the bite from venomous snakes such as cottonmouths, timber rattlesnakes and copperheads.

From Washington Post

Mr. Martin gained his expertise regarding the eastern timber rattlesnake in the woods and rock fields, largely alone.

From Washington Post

The endangered eastern massasauga and the timber rattlesnake are the only venomous species native to Wisconsin.

From Washington Times

During a June 2015 church service, Coots had draped a timber rattlesnake, as thick as a soda can, halfway down his back as congregants shouted and a piano tinkled.

From National Geographic