Cantor’s pit viper is a species of venomous snake found only in the Nicobar Islands of India. The species is nocturnal. Currently, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Trimeresurus |
| Scientific Name |
Trimeresurus cantori |
| Length |
Around 115 cm (snout to vent length) |
| Color |
Green, dark brown, or light brown upper surface; green specimens may have yellow spots whereas brown specimens may have darker spots; a cream colored stripe runs along each side of the head above the upper lip and below the eye; greenish or cream-colored underside; underside of the tail contain some brown spots |
| Distribution |
Nicobar Islands (India) |
| Diet |
Small mammals and birds |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
Cantor’s Pitviper Pictures Gallery
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Cantor’s Pit Viper
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Cantor’s Pitviper
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Trimeresurus Cantoril
