Additional Info

• Class:Reptilia
• Family:Viperidae
• Scientific Name:Tropidolaemus subannulatus (Kuch et al., 2007)
• Common Name:Keeled Green Pit Viper
• Description:This highly venomous snake has a triangular head and light to bluish green coloration with blue, white, and/or red bands. It has strongly keeled head scales, narrow vertical pupils, and a red, black, or white tail. It is usually found resting on bushes and trees.
• Ecological Role:It is an apex predator that controls the population of its prey species such as rodents and smaller herpetofauna.
• Distribution:Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.