Pope’s Tree Viper
Pope’s Tree Viper is a species of very skinny and bright green viper snake commonly found in the Indian subcontinent. They are found in two distinct subspecies.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Serpentes |
Family | Viperidae |
Genus | Trimeresurus |
Species | T. popeiorum |
Scientific Name | Trimeresurus popeiorum |
Other Names | Pope’s pit viper, Pope’s tree viper, Pope’s bamboo pitviper |
Length/Size | 770 mm (30 in) |
Body Coloration | Green back with the belly being yellowish green |
Range/Distribution | Northern India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Indonesia |
Habitat | Mountainous forests |
Diet/Food | Frogs, lizards, birds, and rodents including rats and squirrels |
Venom Facts | Venomous |
Breeding Season | April and May |
Clutch Size | Around 10 |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on February 10th 2019 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 4th February 2019.