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prairie rattlesnake

/ˈprɛəri ˈrætlsneɪk/

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/ˈprɛəri ˈrætlsneɪk/B2formalscientific
  • ruЯдовитая гремучая змея, обитающая на западе Северной Америки, известная своей характерной погремушкой на конце хвоста и средой обитания в лугах и прериях.

A venomous pit viper species native to western North America, known for its distinctive rattle at the end of its tail and its habitat in grasslands and prairies.

  1. Venomous snake speciesB2formalamerican

    A venomous pit viper species (Crotalus viridis) native to the western United States, southwestern Canada, and northern Mexico, typically found in grasslands and prairies.

    ruЯдовитый вид змей

    • The prairie rattlesnake is often encountered by hikers in the Great Plains.
    • A prairie rattlesnake's rattle serves as a warning signal to potential threats.
    • Researchers study the venom of the prairie rattlesnake for medical applications.