pope's pit viper in typical habitat

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An adult male pope's pit viper in its typical habitat of wet rocky terrain with old vegetative growth all around. These snakes are unique as they are viviparous. Possession of potent neurotoxic venom makes them medically significant to humans.

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Size: 4959px × 3306px
Location: Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
Photo credit: © Awe_Som_ / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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