Trimeresurus truongsonensis explained

Trimeresurus truongsonensis is a venomous pitviper species endemic to Vietnam. Its common names are Truong Son pit viper and Quang Binh pitviper.

Geographic range

This species is known with certainty only from the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh province, in the Annamite Mountains of central Vietnam.

Habitat

This species is found in evergreen tropical forests at elevations of 500m–600mm (1,600feet–2,000feetm) above sea level. These secretive snakes are mostly seen when basking following strong rains.

Reproduction

Trimeresurus truongsonensis is viviparous.