All about the Pit Viper discovered in Kaziranga National Park
In the lush depths of Kaziranga National Park, a new venomous resident emerges—the Salazar Pit Viper, capturing imaginations and headlines alike
Spotted first in 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh's Pakke Tiger Reserve, this venomous snake was named after the legendary Salazar Slytherin of Harry Potter fame
The Salazar Pit Viper is enchanted with its vivid green body and a distinctive red-orange stripe, making it a standout species in northeastern India’s rich biodiversity
Thriving in Kaziranga’s diverse habitats, this pit viper uses heat-sensing organs to stealthily track its warm-blooded prey, even under the cover of night
Each year, Kaziranga reveals new secrets; the Salazar Pit Viper is just the latest in a series of significant wildlife discoveries in this dynamic ecosystem"