Bamboo pit viper
A species of Asian palm pit vipers, Also known as Common green pit viper, Bamboo snake, Green tree viper, Grass-green snake Scientific name : Trimeresurus gramineus Genus : Asian palm pit vipers
Bamboo pit viper, A species of Asian palm pit vipers
Also known as:
Common green pit viper, Bamboo snake, Green tree viper, Grass-green snake
Scientific name: Trimeresurus gramineus
Genus: Asian palm pit vipers
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Description General Info
Description
Trimeresurus gramineus (bamboo pit viper, Indian green pit viper,common green pit viper) is a venomous pit viper species found only in southern India. No subspecies are currently recognized. It is the type species for the genus Trimeresurus.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Bamboo pit viper primarily indulges in a carnivorous diet, specializing in small mammals like rodents. Its unique dietary habit involves nocturnally hunting these prey, preferring to feed on active night-time rodents.
Appearance
Bamboo pit viper is a medium-sized venomous snake with a slender body covered in velvety scales. Its primary colouration is a vivid green, often with slight black or white spotting. Notably, it possesses a prehensile tail, adapted for a tree-dwelling lifestyle. Males and females are generally alike, but females are somewhat larger.
Behavior
Bamboo pit viper is a nocturnal, arboreal snake, hunting and feeding primarily at night. An ambush predator, it utilizes venom to immobilize its prey. It exhibits oviparous reproduction, laying eggs instead of giving live birth. Solitary by nature, it only interacts with others of its species during mating season. Its green color provides excellent camouflage in its forest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Asian palm pit vipers Species
Bamboo pit viper 
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