Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lances belong to the pit viper group of snakes and live between the North and the South America. This venomous snake is responsible for many snakebite incidents within its distribution range.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Subfamily | Crotalinae |
| Genus | Bothrops |
| Scientific Name | Bothrops asper |
| Other Names | Lancehead |
| Length | 3.9 to 5.9 ft |
| Color | Blotches and patterns in light to dark brown, black, cream, beige, gray, and pale yellow |
| Distribution | Southern Mexico to northern South America |
| Habitat | Found in a wide range of lowland habitats, including near human habitations (thus making them vulnerable to humans) |
| Diet | Mainly feeds on rodents, frogs, other snakes, snake eggs, lizards etc. |
| Venom Fact | Highly Venomous |
| Breeding Season | Between April and June |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 5-40 offspring |
Fer-de-Lance Pictures Gallery
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- Bothrops Asper
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- Fer de Lance Fangs
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- Fer de Lance Snake
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- Fer de Lance Venom
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- Fer de Lance Viper
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- Fer de Lance
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- Fer-de-Lance Snakes
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- Snake Fer de Lance
Published on December 23rd 2016 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 14th September 2023.
