Beautiful Pitviper
Trimeresurus venustus
Trimeresurus kanburiensis is a species of pit viper found in only a few areas of Thailand. Highly venomous, it is an arboreal but heavily built species with a brown or tawny coloration. No subspecies are currently recognized.
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Description
This species has a slender body and is approximately 580 mm (23 in) in length. They have a triangular-shaped head, like all pit vipers. Their labials are green with brown patches and a dark postorbital stripe is present. Their distinctive coloration ranges from vibrant green to olive green with brown or reddish-orange bands along the length of the body. In males, the dorsal area is an olive or bluish-green color, while females have a grass-green dorsal area. Their short snout is slightly flattened with a small ridge, and they have heat-sensing pits in-between their nostrils. Their irises are a light orange with brown specks. The dorsal scales are strongly keeled and have a count of 21 – 21 – 15.
Range & habitat
T. venustus is native to southern Thailand and is also found in northern peninsular Malaysia. Being mainly arboreal, they can be found up to 700 m (2,300 ft) in elevation inhabiting limestone hills, shaded, humid valleys, rubber tree plantations, and both primary and secondary rainforests.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Toxicity
A bite resulted in swelling and a discoloration of the skin. Local symptoms were displayed, such as coagulopathy. Their venom has a moderate level of toxicity, and all bites should be treated as potentially dangerous. Green pit viper antivenom is used as treatment.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Venom”
In human culture
Derived from Latin, the name venustus means beautiful, and refers to the striking, intricate color scheme.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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