Philippine pit viper
A species of Asian palm pit vipers Scientific name : Trimeresurus flavomaculatus Genus : Asian palm pit vipers
Philippine pit viper, A species of Asian palm pit vipers
Scientific name: Trimeresurus flavomaculatus
Genus: Asian palm pit vipers
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Description General Info
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Description
Trimeresurus flavomaculatus (Philippine pit viper) is a venomous pit viper species endemic to the Philippines. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Philippine pit viper subsists primarily on small mammals, especially rodents. This nocturnal predator employs its heat-sensing pits for hunting, favoring meals like rats, squirrels, and occasionally birds when available.
Appearance
Philippine pit viper is a medium-sized venomous snake with a slender and compressed body. Its body color is usually green or yellow-green, with yellow spots or crossbars. The snake has a distinctive triangular-shaped head and a pair of heat-sensitive pits between the eyes and nostrils. There are no significant differences in appearance based on age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Philippine pit viper is a nocturnal, primarily arboreal pit viper. The species lives solitarily, exhibiting aggressive and defensive territorial behavior. It employs precision strike tactics for hunting, usually feeding on small mammals and reptiles. Though terrestrial mobility is limited, it shows exceptional climbing agility. Its vibrant coloration aids in camouflage, providing a survival advantage in its forest habitats.
Population
Decreasing
Photo By Brown R, Siler C, Oliveros C, Welton L, Rock A, Swab J, Van Weerd M, van Beijnen J, Rodriguez D, Jose E, Diesmos A , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Asian palm pit vipers Species
Philippine pit viper 
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