Blue Morph Insular Pit Viper

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Photographed in situ [1]

The turquoise glow in blue morphs of the insular pit viper (Trimeresurus insularis) really pops out of the vegetation. This viper was very concealed and lay in ambush, eager to snatch up any small geckos or skinks.

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