Venomous

Mangrove Pit Viper For Sale

Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus

The Mangrove Pit Viper (Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus) is a robust, purple-grey arboreal serpent that thrives in salt-fringed coastal mangroves the length of Thailand's coast. Remarkably tolerant of brackish habitat, it is also one of the country's most defensive pit vipers, with potent hemotoxic venom. A high-humidity, advanced-keeper species demanding constant respect.

Overview

Adult Length

60 – 100 cm (females larger)

Venom

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

In the Wild

Habitat

Arboreal. Mangrove forests, tidal creek margins and coastal lowland forest. Sea level only. Found along the entire Thai coastline.

Wild Diet

Frogs, fish, lizards & small mammals. Highly tolerant of saltwater-adjacent environments.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

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

Temperature

26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end

Humidity

75 – 90 %. High humidity critical; daily misting. Provide a large water bowl.

UV Requirements

Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.

Enclosure

Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Mangrove-style hides and cork bark branches.

Temperament

Can be highly aggressive. Distinctive purple-grey colouration. One of the most defensive Thai pit vipers.

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 Mangrove 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.