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Recent Examples of rattlesnake
How to identify rattlesnakes Seven different species of rattlesnake can be found across California.
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Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 15 Feb. 2025
Most rattlesnake bites in California take place between April and October, when humans and snakes are both more active, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
As luck would have it, Charlie had been given an antivenin shot just two days before he got bitten by the rattlesnake.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The hypothetical rattlesnake in the ivy on Franklin Avenue.
—Joan Didion, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 15 Feb. 2025
Most rattlesnake bites in California take place between April and October, when humans and snakes are both more active, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
As luck would have it, Charlie had been given an antivenin shot just two days before he got bitten by the rattlesnake.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The hypothetical rattlesnake in the ivy on Franklin Avenue.
—Joan Didion, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattlesnake
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Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Last year, Musgraves shared a series of Instagram Story posts recounting a run-in that Pepper had with a copperhead snake.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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At first glance, sphinx pose and cobra may seem like one in the same.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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One being that sphinx involves resting your forearms on the floor while in cobra, just your palms are grounded.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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The introduction of Zegna’s ultralight, hyper-flexible moccasins was also a pivotal runway moment.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more moccasin shoes inspired by Jennifer Lawrence now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The subject of the python came up when Norman-Lott was asked about his off-the-field interests.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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On social media, McKenzie stressed that the python should not be judged for seeking out the pet bird as a snack.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Props including feather boas, oversized glasses and retro telephones will be available on set.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Unlike constrictors, which rely on brute force to suffocate their prey, king cobras are precision venom injectors.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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One of several constrictors known to exist in the ‘glades, the python has decimated native species including rabbits, raccoons, opossums, and birds.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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See it On Sylt Island in northern Germany, a resident’s photograph confirmed the presence of a Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 photo, however, clearly showed a Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder or common European viper, on Sylt Island, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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This agility allows the black mamba — sometimes stretching up to 14 feet — to effectively escape threats and swiftly pursue prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Without antivenom, a black mamba envenomation carries a near 100% mortality rate.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Rattlesnake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattlesnake. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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