Wildlifeof China
Gobi Pitviper
Vipers
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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 Gobi Pitviper live in?
- Deserts and rocky areas
- Where is the Gobi Pitviper found?
- China and south-eastern Mongolia
- How big is the Gobi Pitviper?
- Mature individuals average up to about 62.5 cm