[2] The species is native to Central Africa, and has been discovered to possess a hemorrhagic venom, which it delivers to prey through moderately-sized fangs.

[2] The preferred natural habitats of T. jacksonii are forest and savanna, at altitudes of 549–2,400 m (1,801–7,874 ft).

[3] T. jacksonii is diurnal and arboreal, and has been found as high as 30 m (98 ft) in the canopy.

[1] A generalist, T. jacksonii preys upon frogs, arboreal lizards, birds and their eggs, and mammals.

[1] The specific name, jacksonii, is in honor of English ornithologist Frederick John Jackson.