Associations to the word «Crotalus»

Wiktionary

CROTALUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Viperidae   — the rattlesnakes.
CROTALUS ATROX, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Viperidae   — western diamondback rattlesnake.

Dictionary definition

CROTALUS, noun. Large rattlesnakes; seldom bite unless startled or pursuing prey.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras