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Trimeresurus borneensis
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (dangerous — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Small vertebrates
Habitat
Low vegetation, especially near streams
Range
Endemic to Borneo
Litter size
Live-bearing, 5–15 young (typical for palm pit vipers)
Gestation period
About 5–6 months (typical for palm pit vipers)
Size
Small-medium pit viper (up to 60cm)
Weight
~50–150g
A Bornean-endemic green pit viper, similar in general appearance and habits to other regional pit vipers, found coiled on low vegetation, especially near streams.
Venomous and an ambush hunter of small vertebrates; bites are medically significant, so maintain a safe distance and never attempt to handle any pit viper found on a night walk.
