Dabitis

/dəˈbaɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

A genus of highly venomous pit vipers found in India and Southeast Asia, known for their deadly hemotoxic venom.

Etymology

From the scientific Latin naming system, derived from local Indian names for these dangerous snakes, combined with the genus suffix '-is.'

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The dabitis viper kills more people annually in India than any other snake species—it's perfectly camouflaged in leaf litter and strikes with almost no warning, making it more feared than even the famous cobra.

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