Venomous

Rough-scaled Pit Viper For Sale

Trimeresurus ciliaris

Aptly named, the Rough-scaled Pit Viper (Trimeresurus ciliaris) wears strongly keeled, raised scales that give it a wonderfully textured appearance. A semi-arboreal nocturnal ambush hunter of northeastern Thai foothill forests, it carries hemotoxic venom and stays defensively alert. Allow a long acclimation period; this is a species for committed advanced keepers.

Overview

Adult Length

50 – 75 cm

Venom

Hemotoxic / Cytotoxic. Localised swelling, pain & bruising. Medically significant — seek treatment.

In the Wild

Habitat

Arboreal to semi-arboreal. Lowland and foothill forests, secondary growth and scrub, 100 – 1,400 m. Northeastern and eastern Thailand.

Wild Diet

Frogs, lizards & small mammals. Nocturnal ambush predator.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

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

Temperature

24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end

Humidity

65 – 80 %. Regular misting.

UV Requirements

Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.

Enclosure

Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Branches and secure hides at multiple heights.

Temperament

Defensive and alert. Allow extended acclimation period.

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 Rough-scaled 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.