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Definition of sri lankan pit viper

sri lankan pit viper

Plural:Sri Lankan pit vipers
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A venomous, typically arboreal pit viper species endemic to the wet zone forests and grasslands of Sri Lanka, characterized by a vibrant green body with black markings, a broad triangular head, and heat-sensing pits used for hunting.

Example

"While trekking through the dense rainforests of Sinharaja, the researchers spotted a Sri Lankan pit viper perfectly camouflaged among the green foliage."

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