Character Origin
Indonesian pit viper (Trimeresurus insularis) slithers through the forests of eastern Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands—including Komodo, Flores, and Timor—where it perches on low branches to ambush rodents, lizards, and small birds. Its blue, green, or even yellow color morphs and red-tipped tail have made it a star of herpetological field guides and viral photographs alike. The species is easily recognized by 21 mid-body dorsal scale rows, up to 167 ventrals, and bright red eyes that warn would-be predators of its hemotoxic bite.
Product Name
Snake Gorge 003 – Indonesian Pit Viper Resin Statue
Team
Snake Gorge Studio – Wildlife Series, Volume 3 (2025)
Configurations
- One-piece resin figure of T. insularis in striking “Komodo blue” morph, tongue flick poised to scent the air
- Hand-painted drift-wood perch secured to a beveled matte-black plinth
- Walnut-tone base with discreet “003” edition mark; open global release
Dimensions
- Height: 24 cm / 9.4 in
- Length: 17 cm / 6.7 in
- Width: 15 cm / 5.9 in (see schematic photo)
Material & Packaging
Cast in museum-grade resin, airbrushed, and dry-brushed to mimic the viper’s iridescent scales and rusty tail tip. Each piece ships in custom foam, full-color art box, and outer shipper. Because every model is finished by hand, minor paint or texture variances confirm its artisanal origin (see quality note).
Updates and Improvements
- UV-shield clear coat prevents the brilliant cyan pigment from fading under display lights.
- Enhanced loreal-pit sculpting for better anatomical accuracy after consulting recent venom studies.
- Reinforced branch peg ensures the coil maintains shape during long-term display.
- Pad-printed eyes deepen the blood-red iris while adding a glossy “live” look admired in zoo exhibits.