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Hosey filmed his hair-raising encounter with the rattlesnake, posting the footage on Facebook. — Jennifer Earl, Fox News, "'Huge' rattlesnake's loud warning to Mississippi man goes viral," 30 July 2018 That is where the rattlesnakes like to hide during the day, officials said. — Mark Price, charlotteobserver, "National Park Service warns tourists of timber rattlesnakes on NC’s Outer Banks," 13 May 2018 There are a lot of misconceptions around how to treat a rattlesnake bite. — Henry Robertson, Popular Mechanics, "How to Avoid and Treat Rattlesnake Bites," 9 Nov. 2018 There were potholes and rattlesnakes to mind, as well as irrigation ditches. — Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, "I Ditched My Phone for a Montana Cattle Drive (and Finally Dealt With My Feelings)," 3 Oct. 2018 For example, the vaccination schedule for a bird dog in south Texas should include a rattlesnake vaccine, while a dog in the Northeast may place more emphasis on a Lyme vaccination. — Shelby Deering, Country Living, "Ask a Country Vet: How Can I Keep My Sporting Dog Healthy and Happy?," 11 Sep. 2018 That business is focused on antidote products; its top-selling product is CroFab, which treats rattlesnake bites. — Denise Roland, WSJ, "Boston Scientific Acquires U.K.’s BTG for $4.2 Billion," 20 Nov. 2018 Today, Santa Claus is a ghost town, inhabited by tumbledown buildings and families of rattlesnakes. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, "Long Live Route 66," 19 July 2018 Godwin was on her way back to her truck when the grey-speckled rattlesnake, without warning or making a sound, bit six-month-old Todd. — Nathan J. Fish, azcentral, "'Hero' puppy takes on rattlesnake bite, saving owner, during walk," 2 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rattlesnake.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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