pit viper
noun
: any of various mostly New World vipers (subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae) with a sensory pit on each side of the head and hollow perforated retractable fangs
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The snakes are similar to other forest-dwelling pit vipers, including in the shape of the male genitalia.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
On top of that, many snakes, including pit vipers, have infrared vision.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Specifically that means pit vipers, which includes timber rattlesnakes (found in Connecticut) and copperheads and water moccasins.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2024
This behavior might stem from the presence of several nearby predators, including larger geckos and pit vipers, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
On top of that, many snakes, including pit vipers, have infrared vision.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Specifically that means pit vipers, which includes timber rattlesnakes (found in Connecticut) and copperheads and water moccasins.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2024
This behavior might stem from the presence of several nearby predators, including larger geckos and pit vipers, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
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“Pit viper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pit%20viper. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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