Flat-nosed pitviper is a species of venomous snake found only in Southeast Asia. The species is nocturnal and arboreal. 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 puniceus |
| Other Names |
Flat-nosed pitviper, Ashy pit viper |
| Length |
Around 64 cm (25 in) |
| Color |
Gray, brown, or red upper surface with dark uneven patches or crossbars which may blend to form an undulating stripe; a light streak appears behind the eye on each side of the head; dark brown underside with a series of yellowish spots on the sides |
| Distribution |
Southern Thailand, West and East Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Habitat |
Primary and secondary forest from sea level up to an elevation of 1450 m |
| Diet |
Rodents, small birds, lizards |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
7 to 14 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Trimeresurus Puniceus
