Chinese moccasin
A species of Deinagkistrodon Scientific name : Deinagkistrodon acutus Genus : Deinagkistrodon
Chinese moccasin, A species of Deinagkistrodon
Scientific name: Deinagkistrodon acutus
Genus: Deinagkistrodon
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Description General Info
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Description
Deinagkistrodon is a monotypic genus created for a venomous pit viper species, D. acutus, found in Southeast Asia. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Chinese moccasin primarily feeds on small mammals such as rats and mice, using its venom to incapacitate its prey. Its diet also includes birds and occasional reptiles. It is an active hunter, often foraging at night.
Appearance
Chinese moccasin is a medium-sized venomous snake with a thick, robust body and keeled scales. Monotonously colored, its skin ranges from olive to brown, highlighted with darker crossbands for camouflage. Notably, these snakes have a distinctive large triangular head and a tapering tail. No significant variations exist in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Chinese moccasin is primarily a solitary and nocturnal species, exhibiting distinctive ambush predation tactics. It employs potent venom to immobilize prey swiftly, consuming mostly rodents and small mammals. Ardent in defending its territory, it produces a loud hissing noise as a warning before attacking any trespasser.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Deinagkistrodon Species
Chinese moccasin 
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