Large-scaled tree viper is a venomous snake found only in southwestern India. The species is arboreal. At present, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Trimeresurus |
| Scientific Name |
Trimeresurus macrolepis |
| Other Names |
Large-scaled pitviper |
| Length |
Around 68 cm (27 in) |
| Color |
Bright green upper surface with a yellow or white stripe on each side of the body; pale green upper lips with pale greenish underside |
| Distribution |
Southwestern India |
| Habitat |
Evergreen forests, tea and coffee plantations |
| Diet |
Rodents |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
4 to 7 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Near Threatened |
Large-scaled Tree Viper Pictures Gallery
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Large-scaled Tree Viper Pictures
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Large-scaled Tree Vipers
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Trimeresurus Macrolepis
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Images of Large-scaled Tree Viper
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Large-scaled Pitviper
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Large-scaled Tree Viper
