Wagler's pit viper or temple viper

Scientific Name: Trimeresurus wagleri

Nick Name: Temple viper

Size: Average 60 centimeters, maximum 100 centimeters.

Appearance: Green with white crossbands edged with blue or purple. It has two dorsal lines on both sides of its head.

Type of Venom:  Its venom is hemotoxic causing cell and tissue destruction.

Nature:  It is an arboreal species and its bites often occur on the upper extremities.

Distribution: Malaysian Peninsula and Archipelago, Indonesia, Borneo, the Philippines, and Ryuku Islands.

Habitat: Dense rain forests, but often found near human settlements.

Feeds on:

Side Line:

• It is also known as the temple viper because certain religious cults have placed venomous snakes in their temples.

• Bites are not uncommon for the species; fortunately, fatalities are very rare. It has long fangs.