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Gloydius blomhoffii, commonly known as the mamushi,[2] Japanese moccasin, Japanese pit viper, Qichun snake or Japanese mamushi,[3] is a venomous pitviper species found in China, Japan, and Korea. There are four subspecies including the nominate subspecies described here.[4]
This species and the Okinawan habu are the most venomous snakes in Japan.[5] Every year, 2000–3000 people in Japan are bitten by a mamushi. Bitten victims typically require one week of treatment in a hospital. Severe bites require intensive care, and approximately 10 victims die annually.[6][7]
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