American Servicemen Encounter an Okinawa Habu (Trimeresurus flavoviridis) while stationed on Okinawa during WWII.
* The venom of this species is of high toxicity, yet the fatality rate is only 3%. If a bite victim receives medical care promptly, bites are not life-threatening. However, 6-8% do suffer permanent disability.
(Source: rhamphotheca)




