New Pit Viper

A new species of snake called the “ruby-eyed green pit viper,” or Cryptelytrops rubeus, has been discovered in Vietnam and Cambodia. Scientists collected the specimens between 1999 and 2003. They then examined the snakes in a lab to identify the new species.

 

Our June 1988 issue looked at killer snakes, including the pit viper. Click here to check it out.

3 Comments

  1. I know it is deadly but it looks so wierd,freaky,cool,awsome,and rare.I just want too know where it lives.

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