Wagler’s Pit Viper
Wagler’s pit viper is a species of venomous snake found in Southeast Asia. The species is nocturnal and arboreal. Females are larger than males.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Subfamily | Crotalinae |
| Genus | Tropidolaemus |
| Scientific Name | Tropidolaemus wagleri |
| Other Names | Temple viper, temple pit viper |
| Length | Males: Generally up to 75 cm Females: Around 100 cm |
| Color | Black, brown or light green base color with orange and yellow banding |
| Distribution | Southern Vietnam, southern Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia |
| Habitat | Primary or secondary lowland forest, may occur in coastal mangroves |
| Diet | Rodents, birds, lizards |
| Predators | King cobra |
| Venom Fact | Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | 15 to 41 young |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Wagler’s Pit Viper Pictures Gallery
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