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Definition of himalayan pit viper

himalayan pit viper

Plural:himalayan pit vipers
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A venomous snake species (Gloydius himalayanus) native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas, characterized by a stout body and heat-sensing pits located between its eyes and nostrils.

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"During the alpine survey, the herpetologist documented a Himalayan pit viper remarkably well camouflaged against the cold, rocky terrain."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Himalayan pit viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/himalayan-pit-viper
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