Hump-nosed pit viper is a species of venomous snake found only in India and Sri Lanka. The species is nocturnal, terrestrial, and aggressive when alarmed.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Hypnale |
| Scientific Name |
Hypnale hypnale |
| Other Names |
Hump-nosed viper, Merrem’s hump-nosed viper, Oriental hump-nosed viper |
| Length |
30–45 cm |
| Color |
Grayish upper surface mottled with brown and covered with two rows of dark spots; brownish or yellowish belly with dark mottling; yellow or reddish tail tip |
| Distribution |
India and Sri lanka |
| Habitat |
Thick jungle and coffee plantations in hilly areas |
| Diet |
Geckos, small rodents, reptile eggs, frogs |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Breeding Season |
March through July |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous (giving birth to young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size |
4 to 17 young |
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Hump-Nosed Pit Viper
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Hump-nosed Viper
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Hypnale Hypnale
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Merrem’s Hump-nosed Viper
