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Red-spotted alpine pit viper

Gloydius rubromaculatus

Classification

Family
Viperidae

Gloydius rubromaculatus, the red-spotted alpine pit viper or the Tongtianhe pit viper, is a species of Asian moccasin from China, named after its red markings. As with all pit vipers, it is venomous. Description A smaller snake, Gloydius rubromaculatus is distinguishable from other asian moccasins by its glossy dorsal scales and its domed, oval head, both irregular for assian moccasins.

Distribution

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