Mamushi is a highly venomous snake found in Japan, China and Korea. The pit viper species is one of the most venomous snakes in Japan. There are four subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Gloydius |
| Scientific Name |
Gloydius blomhoffii |
| Other Names |
Japanese moccasin, Japanese pit viper, Japanese mamushi |
| Length |
45–81 cm; largest recorded specimen measures 91 cm |
| Color |
Pale gray, yellow-brown, or reddish-brown background color with uneven patches on the sides, patches have black borders often with lighter centers; dark brown or black head with pale-gray or beige flanks |
| Distribution |
China, Japan, Korea |
| Habitat |
Swamps, marshes, open woodland, meadows, montane rock outcroppings, rocky hillsides |
| Diet |
Rodents, small birds, lizards, insects |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
| Venom Fact |
Venom consists of mainly haemolytic toxins and also neurotoxins |
| Breeding Season |
August – September |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size |
2 to 13 young |
| Reproductive Age |
3 years of age in case of males |
| Average Lifespan |
More than 10 years in captivity |
Mamushi Pictures Gallery
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Gloydius Blomhoffii
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Japanese Mamushi
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Japanese Pit Viper
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Mamushi Baby
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Mamushi Bite
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Mamushi Snake
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Mamushi Snakes
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Mamushi Viper
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