Wagler's pit viper
A species of Temple pit vipers, Also known as Temple pit viper, Temple snake, Temple pitviper, Wagler's keeled green pit viper Scientific name : Tropidolaemus wagleri Genus : Temple pit vipers
Wagler's pit viper, A species of Temple pit vipers
Also known as:
Temple pit viper, Temple snake, Temple pitviper, Wagler's keeled green pit viper
Scientific name: Tropidolaemus wagleri
Genus: Temple pit vipers
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Description
Tropidolaemus wagleri is a venomous pitviper species native to South-East Asia. No subspecies are currently recognized. It is sometimes referred to as the temple viper because of its abundance around the Temple of the Azure Cloud in Malaysia.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Wagler's pit viper is primarily a carnivorous species, subsisting on a diet of small mammals and birds. Its feeding habits involve active hunting, frequently preying on rodents, bats and small arboreal birds in its tropical habitat.
Appearance
Wagler's pit viper is a moderately sized snake, known for its slender, cylindrical body, covered in smooth, glossy skin. It grasps its surroundings using its prehensile tail. Its most distinctive feature is the vibrant coloration, usually consisting of crossbands of red, white, and black. Male and females look similar, but juveniles display a more vivid contrast in their patterns.
Behavior
Wagler's pit viper is a nocturnal, arboreal viper known for its solitary behavior outside mating season. It exhibits distinctive predator avoidance strategy by exhibiting tail vibration or death-feigning. This species is also territorial, often found in the same tree for multiple days, defending their position if challenged. Males engage in combative display during mating season, asserting dominance to attract females.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Temple pit vipers Species
Wagler's pit viper 
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