Cardamom mountains green pitviper
A species of Asian palm pit vipers Scientific name : Trimeresurus cardamomensis Genus : Asian palm pit vipers
Cardamom mountains green pitviper, A species of Asian palm pit vipers
Scientific name: Trimeresurus cardamomensis
Genus: Asian palm pit vipers
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Description
Trimeresurus cardamomensis is a species of pit viper located in eastern Thailand and the Koh Kong Province in Cambodia. It is more commonly known as the Cardamom Mountains green pit viper.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Cardamom mountains green pitviper is a carnivorous species, primarily consuming small rodents, frogs, and lizards. Catching its prey by ambush, it injects toxic venom to incapacitate it before consumption.
Appearance
Cardamom mountains green pitviper is a relatively small, slender-bodied snake with a cryptic scale pattern. It is predominantly green in color, offset with intermittent white or yellowish scales, creating a blotched or striped effect. The snake's head is arrow-shaped with protruding, almond-shaped eyes, and its tail is long and thin. There are no apparent differences in coloration or size between genders or age groups.
Behavior
Cardamom mountains green pitviper is a nocturnal, arboreal venomous snake known for its ambush predation style. With a highly effective camouflage in its rainforest habitat, it waits patiently to strike its prey. Primarily solitary, it only interacts with others during mating seasons. The female guards its eggs till they hatch, showcasing a rare instance of maternal care in snakes.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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