Phuket pit viper
Trimeresurus phuketensis
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
55 – 80 cm (females larger)
Venom
Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Causes pain, swelling & localised tissue damage. Medically significant — seek prompt treatment.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Lowland and hill tropical forest on Phuket Island and adjacent Phang Nga limestone terrain. 0 – 400 m.
Wild Diet
Lizards, frogs & small mammals. Nocturnal ambush predator in low vegetation.
Captive Care
Temperature
26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end
Humidity
70 – 85 %. Daily misting; maintain good air circulation.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0 adequate.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or rats. Juveniles every 7 days; adults every 10 – 14 days.
Enclosure
Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Climbing structure and elevated hides required.
Temperament
Defensive. Endemic island species — handle minimally to reduce stress.
Distribution in Thailand