Waglers Pit Viper Male (baby)
Tropidolaemus wagleri
1.35208, 103.82
Field Notes
Description:
Just as I expected, this female pit viper from a few weeks back was obviously pregnant. I went on my normal walk today and at a closer glance I could see another snake lying on top of her. On a closer look it happens to be a baby male waglers pit viper. I will keep this series of photos updated on a daily basis. I am hoping to get some better photos of this new little guy...
Habitat:
Pit vipers are viviparous, which means their babies are born live (no eggs). The eggs open inside the mother's body. One of the advantages of this is that the eggs are better protected than eggs that are hatched on the ground. The number of snakes born in a litter ranges from 6 to 50. All babies are able to look after themselves as soon as they are born. Venomous snakes have fangs already loaded with venom and poison as soon as they are born.
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