Rock mamushi
A species of Asian moccasins Scientific name : Gloydius saxatilis Genus : Asian moccasins
Rock mamushi, A species of Asian moccasins
Scientific name: Gloydius saxatilis
Genus: Asian moccasins
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Description
It has a thicker body than other vipers. The top of the head has an inverted V-shaped marking, and lacks the white line markings of other vipers. 
General Info
Lifespan
7-15 years
Diet
Rock mamushi exhibit an exclusively carnivorous diet, heavily favoring small mammals such as rodents and shrews. Their dietary habits showcase well-adapted predatory techniques and venomous strikes to capture and immobilize prey.
Appearance
Rock mamushi is a moderately sized snake, with a compact body covered in small, irregular, keeled scales. Its main coloration is dark brown, often shaded with black, and typically embellished with a pattern of orange or red bands. It possesses a sharply pointed tail with a rattle. No major differences in appearance exist due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Rock mamushi is a solitary, predominantly nocturnal species. Its prime activity happens after dusk, characterized by hunting and foraging, favoring lizards and rodents. Its defensive strategy includes vibrating its tail to mimic a rattlesnake's sound. When threatened, it adopts an S-shaped strike posture while elevating the anterior body to strike precisely and swiftly.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Asian moccasins Species
Rock mamushi 
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