Close-up shot of Merrem's Hump-Nosed Viper (Hypnale hypnale)

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H. hypnale is active during early morning and night. It spends the day in leaf litter and thick bushes. This species can be found on the stream side basking during the sunrise.

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Location: Sri Lanka
Photo credit: © Eng Wah Teo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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