Trimeresurus borneensis

Trimeresurus borneensis

''Trimeresurus borneensis'' is a venomous pit viper species endemic to the island of Borneo. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Bornean Leaf-nose Pit Viper - Trimeresurus borneensis Came across this Bornean Leaf-nose Pit Viper - Trimeresurus borneensis during a night walk, I knew it was a Viper, hence was bit cautious taking pics of it close-up, and noticed the interesing 'appendage' on its head, which gave it its name, Leaf-nose Pit Viper. Bornean Leaf-nose Pit Viper,Fall,Geotagged,Kubah,Leaf-nose Pit Viper,Malaysia,Pit Viper,Sarawak,Snake,Trimeresurus borneensis,Viper

Appearance

Scalation includes 19–21 rows of dorsal scales at midbody, 152–180 ventral scales, undivided anal scale, 45–58 divided subcaudal scales, and 8–11 supralabial scales.

Its coloration varies. Individuals may be brown with darker brown saddles, or light brown with a few darker markings, or even bright yellow with darker markings.

Adults may attain 83 cm in snout-vent length .
Bornean Leaf-Nosed Pit Viper - Trimeresurus borneensis Side view to show the 'leaf' nose. Bornean Leaf-Nosed Pit Viper,Malaysia,Sarawak,Snake,Trimeresurus borneensis,Viper

Habitat

It is found in forests below an altitude of 1,130 m . Even though the tail is prehensile, adults are usually on the forest floor. Juveniles may be in low vegetation.
I can smell you! Second time for me to encounter this Bornean Leaf-Nosed Pit Viper - Trimeresurus borneensis, although not very long in length, this one was around 0.5 meter, it is an aggressive Snake.  Each time I approached near to try to take close-up shot, it will hiss and strikes at me!        Bornean Leaf-Nosed Pit Viper,Malaysia,Sarawak,Snake,Trimeresurus borneensis,Viper

Reproduction

Whether this species of ''Trimeresurus'' lays eggs or bears live young is as yet unknown.
Strong Tail Bornean Leaf-Nosed Pit Viper - Trimeresurus borneensis have stout body and strong prehensile tail. Bornean Leaf-nosed Pit Viper,Malaysia,Sarawak,Snake,Trimeresurus borneensis,Viper

Food

''T. borneensis'' preys upon small rodents and small birds.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyViperidae
GenusTrimeresurus
SpeciesT. borneensis
Photographed in
Malaysia