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Recent Examples of rattlesnake
Ventura County Fire Department Public Information Officer Andrew Dowd told Fox News Digital that crews have seen an increase in rattlesnake activity and bites compared to last year.
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
California is home to seven species of rattlesnake.
—Sarah Linn
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The first patient treated at the new facility was a French bulldog with a rattlesnake bite to the chest.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
How to stay safe from rattlesnakes According to World Atlas, rattlesnakes should not prevent people from enjoying stargazing at Black Mesa State Park or sunbathing on the shores of Lake Texoma.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
California is home to seven species of rattlesnake.
—Sarah Linn
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The first patient treated at the new facility was a French bulldog with a rattlesnake bite to the chest.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
How to stay safe from rattlesnakes According to World Atlas, rattlesnakes should not prevent people from enjoying stargazing at Black Mesa State Park or sunbathing on the shores of Lake Texoma.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattlesnake
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The copperhead snake is the most common and prevalent venomous snake in the state, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's website.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Huntersville Animal Services officers caught and removed snakes in and around two homes on the same day this week, including a venomous copperhead.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Straight at me, the cobra struck.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Among the more notable stunts this time are Knoxville riding a giant rocket, Bam Margera trapped in a trailer with a cobra and a finale musical number.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The history of the Osage people is told through the artwork of modern artists, including R.A. Red Corn, braided in TL Salisbury's handcrafted traditional necklaces and moccasins, and stitched together in Dante Biss-Grayson's fashion designs.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
22 Apr. 2026
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But the most recognizable style of loafer originated in Aurland, Norway, in 1930, when one Nils Gregoriussen Tveranger decided to combine the techniques of traditional Native American moccasin construction with the design of a simple shoe worn by local fisherman.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Palin was the only Monty Python representative on stage, but the second python of the night after a snake featured in one of the highlight videos.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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During the same October 2003 trip to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Attenborough carefully navigated a python to embrace his shoulder so the slithery animal was just inches away from his neck.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The rosy boa and tarantula are among my favorites to view.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Lena Dunham was all red sequins, then wrapped in a snakelike feather boa by Valentino.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
Noun
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If this animal sounds like a Burmese python, that’s because the serpent-like fish — known as Asian swamp eels — have a lot in common with the big, invasive constrictors.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
12 Mar. 2026
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The snake was identified as a carpet python, a non-venomous constrictor commonly found in Australia’s coastal regions.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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As the days get warmer, lizards and common adders come out, too.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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And after that gets done, the next step is concatenating them to create a full adder, because that is the fundamental computing logic component.—
Dina Genkina,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Oilers’ penalty kill had its issues –– virtually any team with weak goaltending does –– but their power play remained as lethal as a black mamba.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nike executive Gentry Humphrey, who’s currently the vice president of Jordan footwear, likened the look to that of a snake — specifically the highly venomous black mamba.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Rattlesnake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattlesnake. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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