Gung Adi safely relocated a stunning Lesser sunda island pit viper (Trimeresurus insularis), also known as the red-tailed pit viper. This highly venomous, nocturnal beauty plays a vital role in its ecosystem by helping control populations of frogs, lizards, small birds, and mammals. This beautiful arboreal and nocturnal snake is a slow-moving ambush predator, often staying in the same spot for 1-2 days while waiting for its prey. Females can grow up to 85 cm, while males are slightly smaller, re

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