White-lipped island pitviper
A species of Asian palm pit vipers Scientific name : Trimeresurus insularis Genus : Asian palm pit vipers
White-lipped island pitviper, A species of Asian palm pit vipers
Scientific name: Trimeresurus insularis
Genus: Asian palm pit vipers
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Description
Trimeresurus albolabris insularis is a venomous pit viper subspecies found in Indonesia and East Timor.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
White-lipped island pitviper is an ambush predator relying primarily on small reptiles and mammals. Its diet profoundly includes geckos, birds, and rodents, employing venom to subdue its prey. The species exhibits nocturnal feeding behavior.
Appearance
White-lipped island pitviper is a medium-sized snake with a slender body covered in smooth, polished scales. Its color shades vary from bright green to vibrant blue, sometimes with a hint of yellow. As an arboreal species, it features a prehensile tail and a triangular-shaped head, distinguishing it from other snakes. Both genders and all ages share similar appearance, exhibiting no significant visual differences.
Behavior
White-lipped island pitviper is a solitary, arboreal, and nocturnal species. It exhibits sit-and-wait type foraging strategy, waiting for prey to come within striking distance. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage among foliage, facilitating its ambush predatory strategy.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Asian palm pit vipers Species
White-lipped island pitviper 
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