Malabar pit viper at a stream in Amboli
The Malabar pit viper is nocturnal and usually inactive in the day, sometimes seen basking on rocks or trees near streams. It is more commonly encountered during the monsoon months. The species preys upon tree frogs, geckos, musk shrews, and other small animals.
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Location: Amboli, Maharashtra, India
Photo credit: © Soumabrata Moulick / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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