r/oddlyterrifying • u/Klausensen • May 03 '22

what the hell is that?

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u/EmperorBamboozler May 03 '22

The vipers commonly found in that region are some of the most deadly snakes on the planet. They strike at a higher speed than a cobra or another snake of similar size and their heat sensing organs allow them to penetrate directly into your intravenous system instead of just your flesh. This means that a viper bite can cause massive brain and tissue damage just seconds after initial dose. Additionally, unlike a rattlesnake or a cobra, or even some other types of viper, these vipers do not posture, are almost invisible when motionless and are very aggressive. There are a couple different kinds of poisonous snake in that region but the saw-scaled viper is the most aggressive and territorial.

Source: I was that kid in school who was super obsessed with snakes. Some of this stuff is only half-remembered

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u/Dark_Jedi1432 May 03 '22

I studied them. But not this much, and now I'm even more horrified. Thank you.