Venomous

Wirot's Pit Viper For Sale

Craspedocephalus wirotii

Wirot's Pit Viper (Craspedocephalus wirotii) is a rare, poorly studied arboreal serpent confined to the evergreen hill forests of the Thai-Malay peninsula. A nocturnal ambush hunter carrying hemotoxic venom, it is best kept with minimal disturbance owing to its scarcity. A genuine collector's species for the most experienced and conscientious advanced keepers only.

Overview

Adult Length

50 – 75 cm

Venom

Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Causes pain, swelling & localised tissue damage. Medically significant — seek treatment.

In the Wild

Habitat

Arboreal. Lowland and hill evergreen forest, 0 – 600 m. Restricted to the Thai-Malay peninsula, known from Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces.

Wild Diet

Lizards, frogs & small mammals. Nocturnal arboreal ambush predator.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Pre-killed mice or frogs. Juveniles every 7 days; adults every 10 – 14 days.

Temperature

26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end

Humidity

75 – 90 %. Daily misting.

UV Requirements

Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.

Enclosure

Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Rare species — minimise stress.

Temperament

Defensive. Rare and poorly studied — handle with minimal frequency.

Distribution in Thailand

Known regional occurrences across Thailand. Wild-source collection is regulated; all stock is supplied wholesale under CITES-compliant export.

Wholesale Only — Apply for Access

Medusa Reptile Co. supplies the Wirot's Pit Viper to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

Apply for Wholesale Access

Export is conducted strictly under CITES permits and Thai wildlife law. We do not sell to the general public.