Large-eyed pit viper
Trimeresurus macrops
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. Causes pain, swelling & localised tissue damage. Medically significant — seek treatment.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Deciduous and semi-evergreen forests, secondary growth and bamboo, 50 – 1,200 m. Wide distribution across Thailand.
Wild Diet
Frogs, lizards & small mammals. Distinguished by proportionally large eyes suited to low-light hunting.
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. Climbing branches essential.
Temperament
Generally calmer than many Trimeresurus. Still defensive — handle with care.
Distribution in Thailand