viper

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These include the green pit viper commonly found in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, the Malabar pit viper and hump-nosed pit viper found in southern states and many other species in the north-eastern states.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Even if you’re pretty sure it was the viper, doctors will likely wait to see whether you develop symptoms before giving you the drug—a delay that could cost you a limb or even your life.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 8, 2024

If there was only one species of eyelash viper in Central and South America, then it might be able to weather that threat.

From National Geographic • Feb. 13, 2024

A serpent-tongued viper might call these true believers goobers, rubes, suckers, and dupes, but what good would it do?

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

Ned would sooner entrust a child to a pit viper than to Lord Tywin, but he left his doubts unspoken.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin