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Hime Habu

The Hime Hibu is a Japanese venomous snake belonging to the pit viper group. They have no subspecies.

Other Names	Habu, Okinawa pitviper, Okinawa habu, Hon habu, Kufah, Niibuyaa
Length	11¾–31½ inches
Color	Dull greenish-brown, or yellowish-olive to pale brown, alternating with darker brownish or greenish dorsal blotches with yellowish scales
Distribution	Ryukyu Islands of Japan
Habitat	Mostly live close to water sources, around the open woodlands, forests, mountains, fields, farming areas and human habitations
Diet	Different kinds of rodents and vertebrates
Venom Fact	Moderately Venomous (but not fatal to humans)
Breeding Season	Summer to monsoon
Mode of Reproduction	Incubate eggs internally and later gives birth to live young