Calling all Harry Potter fans! There’s exciting news! A Salazar pit viper (scientific name: Trimeresurus Salazar), named after the character Salazar Slytherin in the popular and hit fantasy novel and film series Harry Potter, was found in Assam. In a post uploaded on X, Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa, mentions that an unexpected discovery was just made in Kaziranga. In his ecstatic post, he states that Kaziranga has recently discovered a real-life Harry Potter snake, complete with photos of the Salazar pit viper. Pit vipers are venomous snakes that are known for the heat-sensing pit organs that are located between their nostril and eye. The Salazar pit viper is a vibrant green colour with a striking reddish-orange stripe on its tail. Salazar Slytherin Discovered in Arunchal Pradesh! New Pit Viper Snake Named After Harry Potter Character.

Salazar Pit Viper Found in Assam

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