Sumatran pit viper
Trimeresurus sumatranus
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
90 – 150 cm (one of the larger Trimeresurus)
Venom
Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Significant envenomation potential due to large body and venom yield. Seek treatment immediately.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Primary lowland tropical rainforest, 0 – 900 m. Restricted to extreme southernmost Thailand near the Malaysian border.
Wild Diet
Rats, birds, lizards & frogs. Large body size allows taking larger prey.
Captive Care
Temperature
26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end
Humidity
80 – 90 %. Daily misting; primary rainforest humidity levels required.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.
Feeding
Pre-killed rats. Adults every 10 – 14 days. Juveniles every 7 days.
Enclosure
Large arboreal enclosure. Min 90 × 60 × 120 cm for adults. Stout climbing branches essential.
Temperament
Defensive. Large size warrants extra caution. Use a snake hook at all times.
Distribution in Thailand