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Definition of schlegels viper
schlegels viper
Plural:Schlegel's vipers
• noun
1
A small, arboreal, and highly venomous pit viper native to the rainforests of Central and South America, distinguished by a wide array of color variations and modified scales over the eyes that resemble eyelashes.
Example
"While exploring the Costa Rican canopy, the biologist spotted a bright yellow Schlegel's viper coiled perfectly on a bromeliad."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schlegels viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schlegels-viper