Horned Pit Vipers: Venomous Snakes From Southeast And South Asia
Horned pit vipers are venomous snakes characterized by a triangular head with heat-sensing pits, distinctive scales, and a neurotoxic venom that causes pain, swelling, and tissue damage. They inhabit moist forests and water bodies, primarily in Southeast and South Asia. These nocturnal predators ambush their prey, including mammals and birds. Horned pit vipers are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young. Conservation efforts are crucial due to habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, and their vulnerability as a species.
