Rough-scaled pit viper
Trimeresurus ciliaris
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
50 – 75 cm
Venom
Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Localised swelling, pain & bruising. Medically significant — seek treatment.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal to semi-arboreal. Lowland and foothill forests, secondary growth and scrub, 100 – 1,400 m. Northeastern and eastern Thailand.
Wild Diet
Frogs, lizards & small mammals. Nocturnal ambush predator.
Captive Care
Temperature
24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end
Humidity
65 – 80 %. Regular misting.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or frogs. Juveniles every 7 days; adults every 10 – 14 days.
Enclosure
Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Branches and secure hides at multiple heights.
Temperament
Defensive and alert. Allow extended acclimation period.
Distribution in Thailand