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Reference Code:	1.0 CB10 Protobothrops cornutus
Species:	Horned Pit Viper Protobothrops cornutus
Sex:	Male
Comments:	This fascinating oviparous species of pitviper was described by Smith (1930) from a single specimen that was collected at Mount Fan Si Pan in the Lai Chau Province of North Vietnam. In 1937, a second specimen was collected from North Vietnam (Smith 1943), and a third was reported from Bach Ma, Thua Thien-Hue province in South Vietnam by Campden-Main (1970). However, the voucher for the third specimen was subsequently lost. Thus for a long time, it was known only from a couple of specimens, until it was rediscovered in central Vietnam (Phong Nha-K Bàng National Park, Qung Bình Province) near the Laotian border in 2001 (Ziegler and Herrmann, 2002). It is relatively small and inhabits low-elevation rainforests. That live specimen was collected at an elevation of approximately 150 m in dry semi-evergreen forest in a limestone karst area (Herrmann et al. 2004). In 2004, Herrmann et al. reassigned this species to the genus Protobothrops, based on both morphological and molecular data. I managed to acquire a pair of this species that is part of the Moscow Zoo lineage.

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Comment From Nightflight99, Posted At: 11/12/2013 3:16:01 AM

Thank you, Bethany! I'm glad to be able to "share" various aspects of my collection with like-minded individuals. When it comes to the type of species in my collection, I try to follow my natural fascination with certain taxa, regardless of their monetary value or popularity in the reptile trade. The natural diversity of reptiles is immense, and there is certainly no point in getting hung up on the current flavor of the month that may be dominating reptile shows and online forums at any given point in time.

Comment From Rich in Reptiles, Posted At: 11/10/2013 9:11:49 PM

It amazes me the awesome species you keep!! I love how you add interesting info about them in the comments section.

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