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Definition of white lipped tree viper

white lipped tree viper

Plural:white lipped tree vipers
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A venomous species of pit viper native to Southeast Asia, characterized by its bright green body, yellowish-green belly, and a distinctive white stripe running along its upper lips and jawline.

Example

"During the night trek through the Thai rainforest, our guide pointed out a white lipped tree viper coiled silently on a low-hanging branch."

Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently hyphenated as 'white-lipped tree viper' in scientific literature. It is often confused with other similar green pit vipers in its range, but it is distinguished by the prominent pale stripe on the males' faces.

• Nearby Words

white fringe tree
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White lipped tree viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white-lipped-tree-viper
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