The Eyelash Viper snake is a pit viper species known for its bright pigmentation, and is common in zoological exhibitions. Their main characteristic is the presence of superciliary scales just above the eyes, for which it gets its name.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Viperidae |
Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
Genus |
Bothriechis |
Species |
Bothriechis schlegelii |
Length |
22–32 in |
Color |
Found in a varying range of colors, including red, yellow, brown, green, pink, or their combinations |
Distribution |
Central and South America |
Habitat |
Dense vegetation, woodlands |
Diet |
Small rodents, frogs, lizards and small birds |
Venom Fact |
Highly venomous |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
2-20 live young |
Eyelash Viper Pictures Gallery
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Blue Eyelash Viper
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Bothriechis Schlegelii
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Eyelash Pit Viper
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Eyelash Viper Baby
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Eyelash Viper Bite
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Eyelash Viper Fangs
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Eyelash Viper Habitat
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Eyelash Viper Images
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Eyelash Viper Pictures
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Eyelash Viper Snake
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Eyelash Viper
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Eyelash Vipers
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Golden Eyelash Viper
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Green Eyelash Viper
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Pink Eyelash Viper
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Red Eyelash Viper
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Yellow Eyelash Viper
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Eyelash Palm Pit Viper
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Eyelash Viper Venom
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Eyelash Viper Diet