Associations to the word «Massasauga»

Wiktionary

MASSASAUGA, noun. The rattlesnake Crotalus catenatus or Sistrurus catenatus in the family Viperidae. It is found in three subspecies.

Dictionary definition

MASSASAUGA, noun. Small pygmy rattlesnake.
MASSASAUGA, noun. Pygmy rattlesnake found in moist areas from the Great Lakes to Mexico; feeds on mice and small amphibians.

Wise words

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