Venomous

Gumprecht's Pit Viper For Sale

Trimeresurus gumprechti

Gumprecht's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus gumprechti) is a striking green arboreal serpent of Thailand's montane cloud forests, thriving in cool highland bamboo above 600 metres. A nocturnal ambush predator with hemotoxic venom, it demands genuinely cool temperatures to survive, since overheating is fatal. A demanding, beautiful species strictly for advanced, well-prepared keepers.

Overview

Adult Length

70 – 100 cm (females larger)

Venom

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

In the Wild

Habitat

Arboreal. Montane cloud forests and highland bamboo at 600 – 2,500 m elevation. Northern mountain ranges of Thailand.

Wild Diet

Small mammals, birds, lizards & frogs. Nocturnal arboreal ambush predator.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

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

Temperature

20 – 24 °C ambient — 18 – 20 °C cool end

Humidity

75 – 90 %. Daily misting; strong ventilation essential to prevent respiratory infections.

UV Requirements

Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0. Low-level UVB (T5 2.0) optional.

Enclosure

Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Cool temperatures are critical — overheating is fatal.

Temperament

Moderately defensive. Settles with routine. Never expose to temperatures above 26 °C.

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 Gumprecht's Pit Viper to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

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