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prairie rattlesnake

/ˈprɛəri ˈrætlsneɪk/

Traducción: Serpiente de cascabel venenosa propia del oeste de Norteamérica, conocida por su característico cascabel en la cola y por habitar en praderas y pastizales.

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/ˈprɛəri ˈrætlsneɪk/B2formalscientific
  • esSerpiente de cascabel venenosa propia del oeste de Norteamérica, conocida por su característico cascabel en la cola y por habitar en praderas y pastizales.

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.

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    • 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.