Wildlifeof Sumatra
Puniceus Pit-viper
Vipers & Pit-vipers
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Craspedocephalus puniceus
Basic stats
Range
Southeast Asia
Size
Up to about 64cm total length
Craspedocephalus puniceus is a venomous pit viper endemic to Southeast Asia. Common names include flat-nosed pitviper and ashy pit viper. Adults may attain a total length of 64 cm, including a prehensile tail of 9 cm. Dorsally it is grey, brown or red (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Puniceus Pit-viper found?
- Southeast Asia
- How big is the Puniceus Pit-viper?
- Up to about 64cm total length