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Snakes

Hump-nosed
Pit Viper

Least Concern

Unknown

Hump-nosed Pit Viper

Hypnale hypnale

Scales smooth or weakly keeled, Triangular head dinstinctly broader than neck. Small tail, Body Light brown to Chocolate brown. Top head brown separated from black side of head by a distinct pale yellow or white line. Tail tip yellowish/reddish brown. Common name is misleading as the snout is turned up very slightly.

Merrem's Hump-nosed Pit Viper

Regional Names
  • Kannada:
    ತಗಡು ಹಪ್ಪಾಟೆ ಹಾವು
  • Marathi:
    नाकाड्या चापडा
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Taxanomy

SQUAMATA
VIPERIDAE
Hypnale hypnale

Venom Status

Venomous

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