"Pit vipers" refers to a group of venomous snakes that have specialized heat-sensing pits near their eyes, which help them detect warm-blooded prey in the dark.
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In general, the toxicity of pit vipers decreases from rattlesnakes, to water moccasins, and then to copperheads. (kerrvillevetclinic.com)
According to Parrot, «budgie smugglers» is Australian slang for tight men's swimming briefs, and Snake reveals that Malayan pit viper venom is being studied as a treatment for stroke. (discovermagazine.com)
However there is some wildlife to be aware of: the venomous and aggressive Malayan pit viper is known in these parts — best to wear long pants and boots when trekking and carry an elastic bandage. (travelfish.org)