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Definition of mexican jumping viper

mexican jumping viper

Plural:Mexican jumping vipers
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mexican jumping viper Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A stout, venomous pit viper native to the forests of eastern Mexico and Central America, known for its extremely forceful and explosive strike.

Example

"During the herpetology expedition in Veracruz, the researchers maintained a respectful distance from the Mexican jumping viper to avoid its famously rapid strike."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

The name is slightly misleading; the snake does not actually use jumping as a mode of locomotion, but rather strikes with such explosive force that it can lift its entire body off the ground.

• Nearby Words

mexican black kingsnake
mexican hat
mexican hognose snake
mexican jumping viper
mexican marigold
mexican parrot snake
mexican pit viper

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its native geographical range in eastern Mexico and its characteristic, highly vigorous defensive strike that creates the illusion of jumping.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mexican jumping viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mexican jumping viper
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