Dunn's hognose viper
A species of Hognose pitvipers Scientific name : Porthidium dunni Genus : Hognose pitvipers
Dunn's hognose viper, A species of Hognose pitvipers
Scientific name: Porthidium dunni
Genus: Hognose pitvipers
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Description General Info
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Description
Porthidium dunni is a venomous pitviper species found in Mexico. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Dunn's hognose viper primarily consumes smaller reptiles, insects, and amphibians, exemplifying its opportunistic feeding behavior. Emphasizing its preference for ectothermic prey, it significantly focuses on lizards, spiders, and frogs within its diet.
Appearance
Dunn's hognose viper is a small snake with a slender body. It has rough, scale-covered skin with distinct ridges. Its primary color is a striking combination of reddish-brown and black, often marked by irregular, patchy patterns. It does not possess any noticeable features like horns, wings, or tails beyond a typical snake's anatomy. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Dunn's hognose viper used its coloration for camouflage in the leaf litter of its tropical habitat. Its nocturnal behavior helps it escape predators and brave the daytime heat. Dunn's hognose viper is solitary except during the breeding season and tends to be aggressive when disturbed, often performing a threatening display before lashing out. It uses venomous bites as self-defense.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Hognose pitvipers Species
Dunn's hognose viper 
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