Mangrove pit viper
Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus
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 significant swelling, pain & potential necrosis. Medically significant — seek treatment.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Mangrove forests, tidal creek margins and coastal lowland forest. Sea level only. Found along the entire Thai coastline.
Wild Diet
Frogs, fish, lizards & small mammals. Highly tolerant of saltwater-adjacent environments.
Captive Care
Temperature
26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end
Humidity
75 – 90 %. High humidity critical; daily misting. Provide a large water bowl.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or fish pieces. Juveniles every 7 days; adults every 10 – 14 days.
Enclosure
Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Mangrove-style hides and cork bark branches.
Temperament
Can be highly aggressive. Distinctive purple-grey colouration. One of the most defensive Thai pit vipers.
Distribution in Thailand