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Central American Eyelash-Viper

Bothriechis nigroadspersus

The Central American Eyelash-Viper is a colorful snake that can be bright green, yellow, or even orange! It has special scales that look like eyelashes, which help it blend into the leaves where it lives.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Central American Eyelash-Viper has distinctive keeled scales above its eyes, giving it a spiky "eyelash" look. Its body color varies wildly from bright yellow to green, brown, or even pink, often with darker blotches, helping it blend into diverse foliage. It has a triangular head and a slender, arboreal body.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderSerpentesFamilyViperidaeGenusBothriechis
Central American Eyelash-Viper
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Central American Eyelash-Viper

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Its "eyelashes" are actually modified scales!

Sometimes they hang upside down, waiting for prey below!

They can be bright pink or orange, not just green or yellow!

This venomous snake gives birth to live babies, not eggs!

Special abilities

Ability

Chameleon Camouflage

Central American Eyelash-Viper can change its skin color to perfectly match its surroundings, which helps them hide from both prey and predators.

Ability

Heat-Seeking Vision

Central American Eyelash-Viper has special pit organs that help them detect the body heat of warm-blooded prey, allowing them to hunt in total darkness.

Ability

Prehensile Grip

Central American Eyelash-Viper has a strong prehensile tail that helps them grip branches securely, making them excellent climbers.

Ability

Lightning Strike

Central American Eyelash-Viper can strike with incredible speed from its hidden perch, which helps them ambush unsuspecting prey.

Measurements & details

Length
50-80 cm
Weight
0.1-0.3 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
5 km/h
Clutch Size
5-10

Diet & Feeding

This venomous hunter eats small animals, ambushing them from its leafy perch.

Primary Foods

  • Rodents
  • Lizards
  • Frogs
  • Small birds

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Eyelash Viper

Collections

Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

If you see a snake, keep a safe distance and tell an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Central American Eyelash-Viper?

50-80 cm

How much does Central American Eyelash-Viper weigh?

0.1-0.3 kg

How long does Central American Eyelash-Viper live?

10-15 years

How fast can Central American Eyelash-Viper move?

5 km/h

What does Central American Eyelash-Viper eat?

This venomous hunter eats small animals, ambushing them from its leafy perch.

Where is Central American Eyelash-Viper usually found?

Forests

How does Central American Eyelash-Viper hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does Central American Eyelash-Viper lay?

5-10

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