Appendix E

DESCRIPTIONS OF VENOMOUS SNAKES

Green tree pit viper

Green tree pit viper
Trimeresurus gramineus

Description: Uniform bright or dull green with light yellow on the facial lips.

Characteristics: A small arboreal snake of some importance, though not considered a deadly species. It is a dangerous species because most of its bites occur in the head, shoulder, and neck areas. It seldom comes to the ground. It feeds on young birds, lizards, and tree frogs.

Habitat: Found in dense rain forests and plantations.

Length: Average 45 centimeters (18 inches), maximum 75 centimeters (30 inches).

Distribution: Much of south and southeast Asia, particularly India, Myanmar, Malaya, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and Taiwan (Figure E-28).

Figure E-28. Green Tree Pit Viper Habitat