Pope’s Tree Viper
Pope’s Tree Viper is a species of very skinny and bright green viper snake commonly found in the Indian subcontinent. They are found in two distinct subspecies.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Genus | Trimeresurus |
| Species | T. popeiorum |
| Scientific Name | Trimeresurus popeiorum |
| Other Names | Pope’s pit viper, Pope’s tree viper, Pope’s bamboo pitviper |
| Length/Size | 770 mm (30 in) |
| Body Coloration | Green back with the belly being yellowish green |
| Range/Distribution | Northern India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Indonesia |
| Habitat | Mountainous forests |
| Diet/Food | Frogs, lizards, birds, and rodents including rats and squirrels |
| Venom Facts | Venomous |
| Breeding Season | April and May |
| Clutch Size | Around 10 |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Pope’s Tree Viper Pictures Gallery
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- Images of Pope’s Tree Viper
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- Pope’s Bamboo Pitviper
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- Pope’s Pit Viper
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- Pope’s Pit Viper
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- Pope’s Tree Viper Pictures
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- Pope’s Tree Viper
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- Pope’s Tree Vipers
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- Trimeresurus Popeorum
Published on February 10th 2019 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 4th February 2019.
