Gumprecht's pit viper
Trimeresurus gumprechti
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
70 – 100 cm (females larger)
Venom
Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Causes localised pain, swelling & tissue damage. Medically significant — seek treatment.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Montane cloud forests and highland bamboo at 600 – 2,500 m elevation. Northern mountain ranges of Thailand.
Wild Diet
Small mammals, birds, lizards & frogs. Nocturnal arboreal ambush predator.
Captive Care
Temperature
20 – 24 °C ambient — 18 – 20 °C cool end
Humidity
75 – 90 %. Daily misting; strong ventilation essential to prevent respiratory infections.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0. Low-level UVB (T5 2.0) optional.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or rats. Juveniles every 7 days; adults every 10 – 14 days.
Enclosure
Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Cool temperatures are critical — overheating is fatal.
Temperament
Moderately defensive. Settles with routine. Never expose to temperatures above 26 °C.
Distribution in Thailand