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Calloselasma
Calloselasma is a monotypic genus[4] created for a venomous pitviper species, C. rhodostoma, which is found in Southeast Asia from Thailand to northern Malaysia and on the island of Java.[1] No subspecies are currently recognized.[5] Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionAttains an average length of 76 cm, with females being larger than males. Occasionally, they may grow as large as 91 cm.[2] This is the only Asian pit viper with large crown scales and smooth dorsal scales.[6] Geographic rangeFound in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, northern West Malaysia and on the Indonesian island of Java. The type locality is listed as "Java."[1] HabitatPrefers coastal forests, bamboo thickets, unused and overgrown farmland, as well as forests around plantations.[2] ReproductionThis species is oviparous and the eggs are guarded by the female after deposition.[6] VenomThis species has a reputation for being bad-tempered and quick to strike. In northern Malaysia it is responsible for some 700 incidents of snakebite annually with a mortality rate of about 2 percent. Remarkably sedentary, it has often been found in the same spot several hours after an accident.[6] See also
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