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Bornean Keeled Pit Viper Formerly part of the Wagler's Pit Viper species complex, the Bornean Keeled Pit Viper was elevated to species status in 2007 (Vogel et al, 2007). This species occurs in similar habitats to Wagler's Pit Viper including lowland primary or mature secondary forest, as well as riverine and coastal forest. As with other pit vipers, this is a venomous snake, with heat-sensing pits on the sides of the head. Geotagged,Malaysia,Tropidolaemus subannulatus,Winter,bornean keeled pit viper,sarawak,snake,viper Click/tap to enlarge

Bornean Keeled Pit Viper

Formerly part of the Wagler's Pit Viper species complex, the Bornean Keeled Pit Viper was elevated to species status in 2007 (Vogel et al, 2007). This species occurs in similar habitats to Wagler's Pit Viper including lowland primary or mature secondary forest, as well as riverine and coastal forest. As with other pit vipers, this is a venomous snake, with heat-sensing pits on the sides of the head.

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The Bornean Keeled Pit Viper

''Tropidolaemus subannulatus'' is a venomous pit viper species native to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Jan 1, 2016 20:35 in Jalan Ke Puncak Serapi, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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  • NIKON D5200
  • f/16.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO800
  • 120mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.