timber rattlesnake

timber rattlesnake   n.  A venomous snake (Crotalus horridus subsp. horridus) of the United States, typically having a yellowish-brown color and wide transverse bands on the back.

Main Entry: tim·ber rattlesnake
Pronunciation: 'tim-b&r-
Function: noun
: a moderate-sized rattlesnake of the genus Crotalus (C.horridus horridus) that is widely distributed through the eastern half of the U.S., seeks rugged stony ground, and feeds largely on mice and other rodents