Trimeresurus rubeus, commonly known as the ruby-eyed green pitviper, is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Southeast Asia. It occurs in southern Vietnam and eastern Cambodia. No subspecies are currently recognized.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Vipers and pit vipers; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Trimeresurus tenasserimensis — venomous
- Trimeresurus lanna — venomous
- Trimeresurus cardamomensis — venomous
- Trimeresurus sabahi — venomous
- Trimeresurus gumprechti — venomous
- Trimeresurus macrops — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Trimeresurus
- Species
- Trimeresurus rubeus
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