Philippine Pit Viper (Trimeresurus flavomaculatus)

Philippine Pit Viper, a reference photo — Photo: Brown R, Siler C, Oliveros C, Welton L, Rock A, Swab J, Van Weerd M, van Beijnen J, Rodriguez D, Jose E, Diesmos A · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Trimeresurus flavomaculatus also known as the Philippine pit viper is a venomous pit viper species endemic to the Philippines. Two subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

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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 schultzei — venomous
Trimeresurus phuketensis — venomous
Trimeresurus sumatranus — venomous
Bothriechis nitidus — venomous
Bothriechis bicolor — venomous
Trimeresurus venustus — venomous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Trimeresurus
Species: Trimeresurus flavomaculatus

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