Mangrove Pit Viper

A mangrove pit-viper perched waiting for a meal.

Scientific Name: Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus

Conservation Status:

Least Concern IUCN Red List

About

The mangrove pit viper is hot tempered and quick to strike.

A black snake perched on a branch.
A black snake descending from above and resting its upper body on a tree branch
A mangrove pit-viper perched waiting for a meal.
A black snake perched on a branch.
A black snake descending from above and resting its upper body on a tree branch
A mangrove pit-viper perched waiting for a meal.

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You’ll find this animal in the LAIR. See Zoo Map.

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