Wildlifeof China
Gloydius stejnegeri
Vipers
Photo: Sinéad Tuttle-Lerner · CC BY 4.0
Gloydius stejnegeri
Basic stats
Habitat
Deserts and rocky areas
Range
China and south-eastern Mongolia
Size
Mature individuals average up to about 62.5 cm
Gloydius stejnegeri, the Gobi pit viper, is a venomous snake found in China and Mongolia, living in a variety of environments that include deserts and rocky areas. Mature individuals average up to about 62.5 cm in length. (The Reptile Database; Wikipedia, general species account)
The body is pale grey or brown with dark, irregular blotches edged in black and often lighter in the centre. The head is typically dark brown or black with beige or pale grey sides. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Gloydius stejnegeri live in?
- Deserts and rocky areas
- Where is the Gloydius stejnegeri found?
- China and south-eastern Mongolia
- How big is the Gloydius stejnegeri?
- Mature individuals average up to about 62.5 cm