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Black-Tailed Horned Pitviper

Amphibians & Reptiles·Reptile

The black-tailed horned pitviper is endemic to the mountains of Southern Mexico. These terrestrial snakes are venomous.

  • Conservation StatusEndangered
  • Body sizeAround 15-20 in.
  • Native habitat Mountains of Southern Mexico
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