Shore Pit Viper is a species of extremely poisonous snakes endemic to different countries of the Indian subcontinent. They are found in two subspecies – theMangrove pit viper, and the Nicobar mangrove pit viper.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Trimeresurus |
| Species |
T. purpureomaculatus |
| Scientific Name |
Trimeresuruspur pureomaculatus |
| Other Names |
Mangrove pit viper, mangrove viper, purple-spotted pit viper, shore pitviper |
| Length |
66.5 to 90cm |
| Coloration |
Dark brownish gray with darker patters on the back and sides, while the eyes are bright orange |
| Distribution |
India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia |
| Habitat |
Dense vegetation and forest areas with large trees |
| Diet |
Frogs, small snakes and other reptiles, also small birds and eggs and fish at times |
| Venom Fact |
Highly venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Shore Pit Viper Pictures Gallery
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Mangrove Pit Viper
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Mangrove Viper
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Shore Pit Viper
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Shore Pit Vipers
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Trimeresurus Purpureomaculatus
