Lana green pit viper
Trimeresurus stejnegeri
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
60 – 90 cm (females larger)
Venom
Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Causes pain, swelling & localised bruising. Medically significant — seek treatment.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Montane forests, bamboo stands and forested hillsides at 400 – 1,500 m. Northern Thailand Lanna region near the Myanmar and Laos borders.
Wild Diet
Frogs, lizards, small birds & small mammals. Nocturnal ambush predator.
Captive Care
Temperature
20 – 25 °C ambient — 18 – 20 °C cool end
Humidity
75 – 90 %. Daily misting essential.
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. Cool temperature critical.
Temperament
Defensive. Maintain cool temperatures at all times.
Distribution in Thailand