The post DNA Uncovers 5 Species Hiding in 1 Himalayan Pit Viper Name appeared first on A-Z Animals.Himalayan pit vipers are not often seen. However, like other pit vipers, they can be deadly if encountered. Knowing the species of snake encountered is key to life-saving measures after a bite. But what if a species, such as the Himalayan pit viper, had been misidentified? It turns out that what was once thought to be a single species—the Himalayan…
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