Scientists Name Newly Discovered
Snake After Salazar Slytherin Green pit vipers were discovered
by a team of researchers from India. Salazar Slytherin was one of the founders of the
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the
'Harry Potter' series. Slytherin was known for his ability to speak to snakes, and
the snake is the symbol of the Slytherin Hogwarts house. The new species will be commonly
known as Salazar's pit viper. The pit vipers are venomous and can be found
throughout East and Southeast Asia. A distinguishing trait of this particular pit viper
is the orange-red stripe found on the
side of the head in males.