Tropidolaemus philippensis

Description

Tropidolaemus philippensis is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Crotalinae, the pit vipers. It is endemic to western Mindanao, the Philippines. Its common name is South Philippine temple pit viper. Tropidolaemus philippensis is viviparous. Males have a greenish-turquoise body background coloration, whereas females are seemingly more green. There is a black or rarely white postocular stripe. Body has dorsal blotches that are black with unfilled dorsal scales, giving raise so degree of net-like pattern. Tail is moderate.