Tropidolaemus wagleri – Wagler’s Pit Viper

The Wagler’s Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri), also known as the Temple Viper, is one of Thailand’s most beautiful viper species. And the sexual dimorphism (difference in characteristics between the two sexes) is unbelievable. The adult female looks like a complete different species from the adult male.

More details will follow once I have more time on my hands (which could take a while), but here follow some images to keep you entertained.

Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) male

Wagler’s Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) male in its habitat in Krabi, Thailand

Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) male

Wagler’s Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) male on Phuket, Thailand

Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) male yawning

Wagler’s Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) male yawning on Phuket, Thailand

Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) female close up

Wagler’s Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) female close up in Mueang Krabi, Thailand

Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) female

Wagler’s Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) female in Mueang Krabi, Thailand

Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) female

Wagler’s Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) female in Mueang Krabi, Thailand

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