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Kra Isthmus pit vipers are “long” and “thin,” reaching up to 21 inches in length, the study said. They have “triangular” heads with “pale copper” eyes.

Kra Isthmus pit vipers are “long” and “thin,” reaching up to 21 inches in length, the study said. They have “triangular” heads with “pale copper” eyes.

The Kra Isthmus is, in fact, located on the Malay Peninsula in Thailand, just 44 km wide at its narrowest point, bordered by the Andaman Sea to its west and the Gulf of Thailand to its east.

Satellite Imagery of Kra Isthmus in Thailand (Image: Getty) Almost 40 percentof the world’s maritime trade passes through this route, which has resulted in it being at maximum capacity.

Kra Isthmus pit vipers are “long” and “thin,” reaching up to 21 inches in length, the study said. They have “triangular” heads with “pale copper” eyes.

SAtun, on the west of the Isthmus of Kra in southern Thailand, is known for its picturesque landscape and is a getaway for many Malaysians. After all, it’s just over an hour away from Langkawi ...

Strategically, a canal across the Kra isthmus would alleviate the so-called “Malacca Dilemma” by which the U.S. could choke off this strait to Chinese traffic in a crisis or conflict.

This $28 billion (£21bn) venture would save ships over 745 miles of travel, cutting several days off their journey. Providing a vital shortcut, the Kra Canal project promises a critical ...

Kra Isthmus pit vipers are “long” and “thin,” reaching up to 21 inches in length, the study said. They have “triangular” heads with “pale copper” eyes.

Kra Isthmus pit vipers are “long” and “thin,” reaching up to 21 inches in length, the study said. They have “triangular” heads with “pale copper” eyes.