Temple Viper

A close up of a temple viper's head showing green scales with black patterns and a yellow eye

Scientific Name: Tropidolaemus wagleri

Conservation Status:

Least Concern IUCN Red List

About

This viper has a prehensile tail, which makes it perfectly suited for a life in the trees.

A close up of a temple viper's head showing green scales with black patterns and a yellow eye
A close up of a temple viper's head showing yellowish scales with black patterns and a yellow eye
A long snake with bright green skin and black strips is draped over a branch
A close up of a temple viper's head showing green scales with black patterns and a yellow eye
A close up of a temple viper's head showing yellowish scales with black patterns and a yellow eye
A long snake with bright green skin and black strips is draped over a branch

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

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