Venomous Himalayan pit viper was actually 5 different species all along

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May 26, 2026, 4:52 am81 pts
Hidden deep in the towering mountains of the Himalayas, one of Asia’s most mysterious venomous snakes has been keeping a major secret for over 160 years. Scientists have now discovered that the so-called Himalayan pit viper is not just one species, but actually five separate species — including three…

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