Ussuri pit viper
A species of Asian moccasins Scientific name : Gloydius ussuriensis Genus : Asian moccasins
Ussuri pit viper, A species of Asian moccasins
Scientific name: Gloydius ussuriensis
Genus: Asian moccasins
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Description General Info
Description
Gloydius ussuriensis is a venomous pitviper species endemic to far east Russia, northeastern China and the Korean Peninsula. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Ussuri pit viper mainly feeds on small mammals, particularly rodents like voles. It employs a sit-and-wait strategy, swiftly striking its prey with a venomous bite.
Appearance
Ussuri pit viper is a moderately-sized venomous snake with a thick, cylindrical body. It has rough, keeled scales in a dull, earthy color, often brown or grey, with a series of darker, transverse blotches along its length. Its distinctive triangular-shaped head with small, beady eyes and vertical pupils add to its formidable look. Unlike many other snakes, there's no significant variation in looks due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Ussuri pit viper exhibits a solitary, secretive lifestyle, primarily nocturnal, relying on camouflage within its forested environment for predator evasion and prey ambush. Known for its distinctive sit-and-wait hunting style, this venomous species exhibits assertive territorial behavior when threatened. Adapted for survival in cold climates, ussuri pit viper hibernates during the harsh winter months.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Asian moccasins Species
Ussuri pit viper 
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