Japanese Viper

Domestically known as マムシ or Mamushi. It is a venomous snake found in Japan, China, and Korea. Every year between 2000 and 3000 people are bitten, and require about a week of treatment in a hospital to recover.

taken on 14 August 2017, 12:03


location: Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan