ABOUT
About Okinawa Pit Viper
Grows up to about 80 cm. Cold-tolerant, and on Amami Oshima it can be observed year-round. Once the rainy season ends and the weather turns hot, it is often seen at higher elevations. It feeds on small to medium-sized frogs, small mammals, and birds. It is commonly observed in places with plenty of frogs, such as rice paddies and slow-flowing streams. A coiled individual barely moves, but it will threaten you if you enter its territory. It is a venomous snake, so if bitten, go to a hospital immediately. Be careful not to step on it.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
