Red-tailed bamboo pitviper facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Red-tailed bamboo pitviper |
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Trimeresurus
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erythrurus
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The red-tailed bamboo pitviper (scientific name: Trimeresurus erythrurus) is a type of venomous snake. It is also known as the redtail bamboo pit viper or redtail pit viper. This snake is a pit viper species. It is found in parts of South Asia and Myanmar. There are no different types (subspecies) of this snake known right now.
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About the Red-Tailed Bamboo Pitviper
How Big Do They Get?
Male red-tailed bamboo pitvipers can grow up to about 575 millimetres (22.6 in) long. Their tail makes up about 120 millimetres (4.7 in) of that length. Females are usually much bigger. They can reach a total length of about 1,045 millimetres (41.1 in). A female's tail can be around 165 millimetres (6.5 in) long.
What Do They Look Like?
The head of this snake is a solid green color. Its back is a bright green. Males often have a light stripe along their side, near their belly. Females might have this stripe, or they might not. The tail of the snake often has brown spots.
Where Do These Snakes Live?
The red-tailed bamboo pitviper lives in several countries. You can find them in eastern India, including areas like Assam, Sikkim, and Manipur. They also live in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Nepal. The first place this snake was officially recorded was in the Ganges Delta in eastern India.
