Gloydius swild, the glacier pit viper, is a species of Asian moccasin from China. Like all pit vipers, it is venomous.
Description The glacier pit viper can be distinguished from other Asian moccasins by its striped markings as well as its dark zig-zagged marks along its back on its brown-grey or blue-grey base colouring, all on matte scales. It also has a triangular head, common for asian moccasins.
The specific name references the research group that discovered it (Southwest Wild, or "swild").
Reproduction The glacier pit viper is viviparous. The neonates are reported to be around 3.2 grams after their first shedding.
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