Protobothrops himalayanus is a rare species of lance headed pit viper which is endemic to Asia.Antón, Pablo Garcia; Tapil Prakash Rai, Sabin Adhikari & Rishi Baral 2022. First verified distribution records for Protobothrops himalayanus in northern Nepal. ARCO-Nepal Newsletter 24: 94–99 Like all pit vipers, P. himalayanus is venomous.
Description
Protobothrops himalayanus is a large, thin and cylindrical snake. The topside of its head is dark brown with red-brown streaks by its eyes. The topside of its body and tail are olive with black and brown band markings. Its eyes are varying shades of brown.
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