Gloydius huangi

Gloydius huangi, the Lancang Plateau viper, is a species of Asian moccasin from Tibet.

[2][3] The Lancang Plateau viper is a medium sized snake (up to 53.2 cm) with an oval/spoon-shaped head and a blunt snout.

[1][2] Compared to the species it was previously describes as, Gloydius strauchi, the Lancang Plateau viper can be distinguished by its larger size and its distinct pattern.

[2] The species prefers hot, dry areas at an elevation of around 3,000 to 3,300 m. They will often shelter in rock crevices when in the presence of a human.

[2] It is theorised that the Lancang Plateau viper is a predator of Diploderma vela, as they are codistributed.