Andaman Pit Viper

The Andaman Pit Viper is an island endemic species found exclusively in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. This arboreal pit viper displays beautiful green coloring, sometimes with blue or yellow variations.

Its hemotoxic venom causes local symptoms including pain, swelling, and potential tissue necrosis. While medically significant, fatalities are extremely rare. The isolated island population makes it an important species for conservation.

This nocturnal species inhabits the dense tropical evergreen forests of the Andaman Islands. It feeds on frogs, lizards, small birds, and rodents. Due to its restricted island habitat, any deforestation or habitat loss poses a significant threat to its survival.