White lip pit viper
Trimeresurus albolabris
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
60 – 100 cm (females larger)
Venom
Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Causes pain, swelling & localised necrosis. Medically significant — seek treatment promptly.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Tropical & subtropical forest edges, bamboo groves, gardens and urban green spaces. 0 – 1,200 m elevation.
Wild Diet
Lizards, frogs, small rodents & birds. Ambush predator — strikes from coiled position in vegetation.
Captive Care
Temperature
24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end
Humidity
70 – 90 %. Daily misting; provide a deep water bowl for soaking.
UV Requirements
Low requirement (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0 adequate. Low-level UVB (T5 2.0) optional but beneficial.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or rats. Juveniles every 7 days; adults every 10 – 14 days.
Enclosure
Arboreal / vertical layout. Minimum 60 × 60 × 90 cm for adults. Climbing branches and elevated hides essential.
Temperament
Defensive when disturbed. Individual variation. Allow 4 – 6 weeks to acclimate before handling.
Distribution in Thailand