"Satan" snake in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - With two strange horns on the head, this species of snakes reminds people of the legendary image of Satan.
VietNamNet Bridge - With two strange horns on the head, this species of snakes reminds people of the legendary image of Satan.
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That species is called horn viper (Trimeresurus cornutus), a medium-sized snake species of the viper family. |
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This snake species appears only in some highland areas of Vietnam. |
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They have two strange horns protruding on two eye sockets. |
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The horns are made up of prolonged scales. |
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Scientists still do not know about the function of the "horn." |
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Horn viper is a venomous snake species. |
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This is also a very rare species, highly valuable for scientific research. |
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The horn viper has been included in the Red Book of Vietnam. |
Kien Thuc