Trimeresurus
Trimeresurus is a genus of venomous pit vipers found in Asia from the Indian Subcontinent throughout Southeast Asia, China and the Pacific Islands. Currently 35 species are recognized. Common names include Asian palm pit vipers,Asian lanceheads and Asian lance-headed vipers.
Description
Most are relatively small, primarily arboreal species, with thin bodies and prehensile tails. While Okinawa habu (Trimeresurus flavoviridis) can reach 242 cm (7 ft 9 in), one of the longest viper in East Asia.They are typically green in color, but some species also have yellow, black, orange or red markings. Sometimes gold.
Feeding
Their diet includes a variety of other animals, including rodents, lizards, amphibians and birds.
Reproduction
Like most viper species, many of the species in the genus Trimeresurus are ovoviviparous, bearing live young. However, some species such as T. flavoviridis, T. kaulbacki, and T. macrolepis are oviparous, lay eggs. Also, the reproductive biology of some Trimeresurus species is as yet unknown.
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