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Trimeresurus medoensis

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Trimeresurus medoensis

Basic stats

Range

North-eastern India (Arunachal Pradesh), northern Myanmar and south-eastern Tibet

Size

Males up to 67cm; females up to 65cm

The Motuo bamboo pit viper is a venomous pit viper found in north-eastern India, northern Myanmar and south-eastern Tibet (China). Maximum total length is 671 mm for males and 650 mm for females. The back scales are in 17 rows at midbody, of which rows 7–11 are slightly keeled, and there are eight upper lip scales (Wikipedia, general species account).

The type locality is near the A-ni Bridge in Medog, Tibet, at 1,200 m. The Reptile Database lists Arunachal Pradesh. The account used here gives no information on diet or breeding.

Quick answers

Where is the Trimeresurus medoensis found?
North-eastern India (Arunachal Pradesh), northern Myanmar and south-eastern Tibet
How big is the Trimeresurus medoensis?
Males up to 67cm; females up to 65cm
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