green pit viper
"Green pit vipers" are venomous snakes noted for their vivid green color and heat-sensing pits, predominantly found in Southeast Asia and parts of India and Sri Lanka.
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Definition
C1Zoology
(technical)A venomous snake from the genus Trimeresurus, distinguished by its green color and heat-sensing pits between the eyes and nostrils.
Example
- The green pit viper uses its heat-sensing pits to detect and hunt warm-blooded prey.
B2General
(informal)A bright green snake that is venomous and often found in trees in Southeast Asia and India.
Example
- While hiking in Thailand, we spotted a green pit viper resting on a tree branch.
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