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Habus

Habus is a term that can refer to more than one thing depending on the context. In natural history, habus is the English plural form of habu, the common name for venomous pit vipers native to the Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa. The best-known species associated with this name is Protobothrops flavoviridis, historically classified as Trimeresurus flavoviridis. These snakes inhabit forests, grasslands, and scrub, and are noted for their venom and relatively large size. Envenomation is a medical concern in rural areas, and regional health facilities maintain antivenom stocks for habu bites. In Okinawan culture, the habu appears in folklore and is sometimes referenced in traditional crafts and poetry as a symbol of danger and resilience.

In onomastics and cultural naming, Habus can appear as a rare surname or family name in some

See also: habu.

communities,
reflecting
transliteration
or
adaptation
of
local
names.
It
is
not
widely
used
as
a
given
name
or
as
a
recognized
place
name,
and
no
single
geographic
or
corporate
entity
is
commonly
known
by
the
name
Habus.
When
encountered,
it
is
often
a
transliteration
variant
of
a
different
term
or
the
plural
form
of
habu
in
English-language
texts.