Search Dictionary
Definition of mexican jumping viper

mexican jumping viper

Plural:Mexican jumping vipers
JUMP TO:

• 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
View all synonyms for mexican jumping viper

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

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mexican jumping viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mexican-jumping-viper
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.