Cryptelytrops venustus previously Trimeresurus venustus – (Brown-spotted Green Pit Viper, Beautiful Pit Viper)

Thais say:

Length: average 40-70 cm

Range: Chumpon to Krabi Province in Thailand

Notes: I found this one in the picture on a small hill at a Buddhist temple on a hill next to some steps. These venomous snakes are usually on the ground, but this one was laying in a bush about 1.3 meters high, right next to the path. It was non-aggressive and didn't protest when I moved it away from the path with my long stick.

Habitat: The snake lives almost only on the ground where it hunts frogs and lizards. They also enjoy jungle, limestone mountains, and rubber plantations. I currently have one residing in my aquarium where it spends most time suspended from a branch just…