crotalism

/krɒˈtælɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of rattle-snakes or a related genus of pit vipers, characterized by their rattle-like warning mechanism.

“The park ranger explained the danger of encountering a group of crotalism in the nearby wildlife reserve.”

Synonyms

  • crotalus
  • pit viper

Antonyms

  • non-venomous
  • venomless