title: Craspedocephalus wiroti
text: # Craspedocephalus wiroti
  
  Craspedocephalus wiroti, also known commonly as Wirot's pit viper, is a species of venomous pitviper in the family Viperidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, wiroti, is in honor of Thai herpetologist Wirot Nutaphand (1932–2005).
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  C. wiroti is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand.
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred natural habitat of C. wiroti is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,200 m (3,900 ft).
  
  ## Behavior
  
  C. wiroti is arboreal.
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  C. wiroti is oviparous.
  
  