diamondback rattlesnake

noun

: either of two large and deadly rattlesnakes (Crotalus adamanteus of the southeastern U.S. and C. atrox of the south central and southwestern U.S. and Mexico)

called also diamondback, diamondback rattler

Examples of diamondback rattlesnake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Why rattlesnakes are beneficial:Arizona's famous reptile deserves respect Common Arizona rattlesnake species Western diamondback rattlesnake. —The Arizona Republic, 22 Feb. 2024

Genomic analysis of the western diamondback rattlesnake demonstrated that venom metalloproteinases evolved from a single ancestral gene. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024

How does a western diamondback rattlesnake develop resistance to the many types of metalloproteinase toxins in its own venom? —Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024

According to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are North America's longest, heaviest venomous snake, averaging 3 to 6 feet, with some adults growing up to 8 feet. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2023

Snake wrangler Marissa Maki recently helped the homeowner gather 20 western diamondback rattlesnakes that were hiding in the garage attached to his residence in Mesa, according to a video from the company Rattlesnake Solutions. —Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest rattlesnake in the world and largest venomous snake in North America, according to the zoo's website. —Stephen Smith, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2023

The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the Ohio zoo after a woman was bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2023

An eastern diamondback rattlesnake was coiled up near the front door of the location and struck as the driver put the package down on Monday, the office said. —Dennis Romero, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

diamondback rattlesnake

noun

: either of two large and deadly rattlesnakes of the southern U.S.

called also diamondback, diamondback rattler

Medical Definition

diamondback rattlesnake

noun

di·​a·​mond·​back rattlesnake ˈdī-(ə-)mən(d)-ˌbak- 

: either of two large and deadly rattlesnakes of the genus Crotalus (C. adamanteus of the southeastern United States and C. atrox of the south central and southwestern United States and Mexico)

called also diamondback, diamondback rattler