Mangrove Pit Viper Snake: Singapore Nature 2020

Описание: Filmed this Mangrove Pit Viper (Shore Pit Viper) at Pasir Ris mangrove forest, Singapore. It had an unusual coloration of dark grey/blue and gold. The snake looks just like another branch in a mangrove tree where it usually coils motionless. It is more active at night. In Singapore, it is found in Sungei Buloh, Lim Chu Kang, Sentosa, Pasir Ris and Pulau Ubin. The best time to spot them is during high tide.

Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus is a venomous pit viper species native to India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Common names include: mangrove pit viper, mangrove viper, and shore pit viper. Males grow to a total length of 66.5 centimetres (26.2 in), females 90 centimetres (35 in).

Body color highly variable: olive, grayish, to dark purplish brown; below whitish, greenish or brown, uniform or spotted with brown; a light line on scale row one bordering ventrals present or absent; head olive, heavily suffused with brown. In Singapore they can be almost completely black too. This venomous snake can strike far and rapidly and can be aggressive. It is notorious for its bad temperament. When distressed, it has been observed to shake its tail vigorously against the vegetation, creating a rattling sound. It has reputation for being unpredictable and should be approached with caution. Giving no warning signs, this snake will strike readily at any threat, and its powerful haemotoxic venom can cause serious illness or even kill. By day it can be found resting on low branches one or two metres from the ground.

The species ranges from India and Burma, through Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore and Sumatra.

It feeds on lizards, frogs and other small animals, possibly small birds. Like other vipers, it has heat-sensing pits on its lips to detect its prey.

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Videography:
Christian Bassett
Camera:
Sony 4K FDR-AX700 Camcorder
Editing:
Christian Bassett