Biology Reference
In-Depth Information
(B)
Plate 4.74
(
Continued
)
(B) Terciopelo
(
Bothrops asper
), Mexico.
Photos copyright to David A. Warrell.
Plate 4.75
Common lancehead; barba amarilla; mapanare; caissaca; cuatro narices;
many others. (
Bothrops atrox
), Morona, Santiago, Ecuador.
Another medically important
crotaline viperid of Latin America, this species is responsible for a large proportion of
snakebite-related morbidity and mortality that occurs within its range. It has a reputation for
an aggressive attitude when disturbed, and under some circumstances is quick to strike.
Along with other
Bothrops
spp., this species may be incorrectly called, “fer-de-lance”.
The “true” fer-de-lance (
Bothrops lanceolatus
) is an insular species restricted to Martinique.
Photo copyright to David A. Warrell.
