![]() ![]() Nicobar mangrove pit viper or Anderson’s pitviper. There used to be 2 subspecies – this one ( Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus purpureomaculatus) and another one that is endemic to the Andaman Islands of India ( Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus andersoni) which is now separated and classified as a full species named Andaman pit viper ( Trimeresurus andersonii) a.k.a. This is the fifth species to be described (1832) in the entire genus of 50 species of Asian pit vipers. The dark color didn’t help much from being discovered. Even though it is more well-known than other Asian pit vipers nowadays, back then it was first known to science a good decade after the much more subtle-looking Mangrove pit viper was. The purple colors are usually very prominent between its scales. ![]() Mangrove pit vipers are attractive and come in different colors ranging from olive to gray and purplish brown. But it is in fact so special being the darkest species in its genus ( Asian pit vipers – Trimeresurus).īeing dark is rare, while all its cousins are bright.Īlthough few exceptional ones can be bright yellow or bright blue such as the Komodo Island pit viper, over 90% of species in this genus are bright green, including the Bamboo pit viper which is the most common species in the genus and was also described by British zoologist John Edward Gray. Pit vipers are extremely vicious and unpredictable, so you should appreciate them from afar to prevent any harm. You may think that with such a dark color this must be a subtle snake trying to look just like most other snakes. But if you look carefully it is a very dark purple hue, hence its Latin name purpureomaculatus. You don’t always have to be the brightest one to stand out from the crowd. ![]() It is native to Singapore, West Malaysia, Sumatra and Java of Indonesia, Thailand, India, Burma, and Bangladesh. Buy them PIT VIPER Originals THE 1993 149-36 Yellow with Pink and Purple Splatter In stock Quick shipping Quick Delivery Free Return Best. Mangrove viper, Shore pit viper, or Purple-spotted pit viper) is a small venomous snake growing to 66-90 centimeters (26-35 in). The Viper is one of the most dangerous serpents. Azemiopinae is commonly known as Fea Vipers it is the most primitive Viper. Heat-detecting sacs distinguish Crotalinae or Pit Vipers from other Viperids. Bites are treated with polyvalent antivenin in SE Asian hospitals. The Viper (Viperidae family) is divided into three subdivisions: Viperinae, Crotalinae, and Azemiopinae. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Shawtayyyy ThugLife Sunglasses - Blackout (Purple Faded Lens) (290) Sale Price 20.99. Add to Favorites Pit Viper C21 Polarized Sunglasses (9) 34.00. This one was even more exciting with me knowing the fact that there’s no antivenin specifically made for this snake. Kobe 8 pit Viper Purple Dynasty/green Glow-raspberry Red Sneaker, Kobe Shoes 190.99. Taking close-up photos of venomous snakes is always my kind of adrenaline booster. ![]()
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