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Cryptic green pit vipers have “long” and “thin” bodies, reaching about 24 inches in length, the study said. Their “triangular” heads have “large” eyes and a “flattened” snout.

All venomous snakes in Kansas are pit vipers, possessing heat-sensitive pits to locate prey. If bitten, keep the bite below heart level and seek immediate medical attention; do not apply a ...