Kramer's pit viper
A species of Asian palm pit vipers Scientific name : Trimeresurus macrops Genus : Asian palm pit vipers
Kramer's pit viper, A species of Asian palm pit vipers
Scientific name: Trimeresurus macrops
Genus: Asian palm pit vipers
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Description
Trimeresurus macrops is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Southeast Asia. No subspecies are currently recognized. Common names include large-eyed pitviper and green pit viper.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Kramer's pit viper consumes a carnivorous diet, specialized in small mammals. Its primary food consists of rodents; however, it also displays a preference for small birds, lizards, and amphibians, feeding actively at night.
Appearance
Kramer's pit viper is a medium-sized snake, renowned for its slim build and smooth scales. Its vibrant green color is its most distinctive feature, with black to brown eyes that are remarkably large and round. Apreocarically, it is challenging to distinguish between males and females, as there are no apparent physical differences. Kramer's pit viper does not exhibit any notable differences in coloration, size, or shape with age or subspecies.
Behavior
Kramer's pit viper is a nocturnal, ambushing predator, known for its sit-and-wait hunting strategy. Solitary by nature, it primarily feeds on small reptiles and amphibians. Kramer's pit viper exhibits a strong territorial behavior; individuals detect intruders through their well-developed olfaction. Their venom, used to immobilize prey, is also a crucial survival tool against predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Asian palm pit vipers Species
Kramer's pit viper 
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