Encountering a Deadly Pit Viper | Primal Survivor

Hazen encounters Jerdon's Pit Viper while exploring China's Dulong valley, a deadly viper capable of killing a human adult.

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Encountering a Deadly Pit Viper | Primal Survivor

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[NatGeo]

What fascinates you most about the Jerdon's Pit Viper?

[dodonggumiho]

"I'm going to release it carefully and retreat." *stays*

[Syntrax]

Hey Mr. Audel, I'm glad to see your still out and about doing what you love!

[stephen_boss]

I wish I could survive in an environment like this

[sunnyjoseph]

This act was performed by professionals. Never ever touch a snake unless you wanna die a paniful death.

[cinthiacardenas]

First time I see Hazen not wearing sandals hahaha <3 he's so cool

[SardegnaWorld]

Hi national 😁👌!! Niceeee !! a greeting from Sardinia ITALY 👋🏻 🇮🇹🎥

[Dezlarmoazeru]

TBH colour of the snake is amazing.
Hazen Audel is my favourite

[Richie]

Capable of inducing immense damage, these young venomous vipers are indeed a deadly replica of their descent.

[taslimchoudhary]

National Geographic
Awesome Video

🌼🌼🇮🇳🌼🌼

[MixolydianMode]

I would never hold a snake like that. They can bite through their lower jaw and catch your finger!

[demoneyeskyo]

Pit Viper: *Camouflage state*
Him: Okay, Let's Grab him!

[somerandomedgyguy]

For a moment I thought he tied a knot into the viper

[iamkm]

Was the viper hiding behind lichen patches?
By the way, the viper is dangerously beautiful.

[BestOfAnimalss]

Pit viper: senses body heat

Me: what’s my temperature mr.snake? 🤒

[samkangal]

Who else is happy to live in a town without deadly snakes?

[Ganymede]

Why do I think this was staged, not like they aren't at location but that the snake was placed there? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[reverseuniverse]

Snakes 🐍 are an awesome majestic predator

[yugandali]

In Taiwan we have a lot of pit vipers ~~ my dogs were barking at one outside the front door just a couple nights ago. I got the snake tongs and removed it. They have a bad reputation, but they're actually pretty easy to get along with. Lightning fast when they want to be, though.

[RiyaSingh-pjbc]

King Cobra vs Pit Viper. Who is more deadly?