This slender green snake, easily confused with other green vipers, has a wide, rounded head with prominent heat pits. It lives in a favored hunting place waiting for prey to come within range, then drawing back its head when its ready to strike.
Friday, August 18, 2017
White-lipped pit viper
The white-lipped pit viper (Trimeresurus albolabris) is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Southeast Asia. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
This slender green snake, easily confused with other green vipers, has a wide, rounded head with prominent heat pits. It lives in a favored hunting place waiting for prey to come within range, then drawing back its head when its ready to strike.
This slender green snake, easily confused with other green vipers, has a wide, rounded head with prominent heat pits. It lives in a favored hunting place waiting for prey to come within range, then drawing back its head when its ready to strike.
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