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Definition of ocellated carpet viper

ocellated carpet viper

Plural:ocellated carpet vipers
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ocellated carpet viper Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A highly venomous snake species native to the dry savannas of West Africa, characterized by a series of distinct, eye-like spots (ocelli) along its flanks and known for its potent coagulopathic venom.

Example

"Public health initiatives in West Africa often prioritize the distribution of specialized antivenom to treat agricultural workers bitten by the ocellated carpet viper."

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• Nearby Words

ocean sunfish
oceanic whitetip shark
ocellaris clownfish
ocellated carpet viper
ocelot
ochna
octopus

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'ocellatus' meaning 'having little eyes' (referring to the eye-like spots on its flanks), combined with 'carpet' (referring to its complex, rug-like dorsal patterns) and 'viper' (from Latin 'vipera', a live-bearing venomous snake).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ocellated carpet viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ocellated carpet viper
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