What is another word for massasauga?
Pronunciation: [mˈasɐsˌɔːɡə] (IPA) 
The Massasauga is a venomous North American rattlesnake species. Some synonyms for the Massasauga snake include the Swamp rattler, Black Massasauga, and the Timber rattlesnake. This snake exhibits a gray-brown background with dark blotches down its back. Massasauga also have a distinctive rattler at the end of their tail which can be used for defence. These snakes are commonly found in wetland areas. The term "Massasauga" means great river-mouth in the native Ojibwe language. Caution should be taken when dealing with Massasaugas as they are venomous and could pose a threat to humans.
