Venomous

White Lip Pit Viper For Sale

Trimeresurus albolabris

The White Lip Pit Viper (Trimeresurus albolabris) is a slender, emerald arboreal ambusher of Thai bamboo groves and forest edges, named for the crisp white stripe along its lip. Coiled motionless among vegetation, it strikes lizards and rodents with hemotoxic venom. A medically significant species reserved strictly for advanced keepers worldwide.

Overview

Adult Length

60 – 100 cm (females larger)

Venom

Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Causes pain, swelling & localised necrosis. Medically significant — seek treatment promptly.

In the Wild

Habitat

Arboreal. Tropical & subtropical forest edges, bamboo groves, gardens and urban green spaces. 0 – 1,200 m elevation.

Wild Diet

Lizards, frogs, small rodents & birds. Ambush predator — strikes from coiled position in vegetation.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

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

Temperature

24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end

Humidity

70 – 90 %. Daily misting; provide a deep water bowl for soaking.

UV Requirements

Low requirement (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0 adequate. Low-level UVB (T5 2.0) optional but beneficial.

Enclosure

Arboreal / vertical layout. Minimum 60 × 60 × 90 cm for adults. Climbing branches and elevated hides essential.

Temperament

Defensive when disturbed. Individual variation. Allow 4 – 6 weeks to acclimate before handling.

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 White Lip 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.