Safety note: Caution: Venomous; handle with care.
The Side-striped Palm Pit Viper is a strikingly colored snake, typically green with yellow or white stripes along its sides. It is known for its arboreal lifestyle and excellent camouflage among leaves.
Habitat
Prefers humid tropical forests, often in trees.
Diet
Feeds on small mammals and birds.
How common
Rare
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