Deinagkistrodon is a monotypic genus created for the pit viper species, Deinagkistrodon acutus, which is endemic to Southeast Asia. No subspecies are currently recognized.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Vipers and pit vipers; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Bothrocophias microphthalmus — venomous
- Calloselasma rhodostoma — venomous
- Bitis gabonica — considered venomous
- Bothrops moojeni — considered venomous
- Lachesis acrochorda — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Deinagkistrodon
- Species
- Deinagkistrodon acutus
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