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The Jumping Pit Viper (Atropoides nummifer) is an aggressive snake that when it strikes it can actually leave the ground! This venomous snake has a pit behind its eyes that can sense the heat from its prey.  Simply click on an image to see a larger version of this photo. Note that these are only a sample of available images and should further information be required please look under the Contact menu for details.