How does a mountain mang pit viper grow and develop?

Mountain mang pit vipers, like other snakes, grow and develop through a process called ecdysis, or molting, where they shed their skin multiple times throughout their lives. They are born live, typically from eggs retained within the mother, and undergo rapid growth during their first few years. As they mature, their coloration and patterns can change, aiding in camouflage. Their growth rate slows as they reach their adult size, which can take several years depending on environmental factors and availability of prey.