- Source: Bothrops pauloensis
Bothrops pauloensis is a species of pit viper from Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia - most commonly Cerrado. It is named specifically after São Paulo. As with all vipers, it is Venomous.
Description
Bothrops pauloensis displays stripes on the sides of its head behind the eyes as well as 11 to 25 blotches along the sides of its body. The colouration is highly variable, but it is often cream with black blotches. The placement of the blotches is also variable, but they are often distanced from each other.
Venom
The venom of Bothrops pauloensis' has been researched for its toxins' possible therapeutic effects.
Habitat
Bothrops pauloensis is often in high altitude areas at 200–500 m (660–1,640 ft) with a high humidity and low temperature.
Reproduction
Bothrops pauloensis reproduces sexually and is ovoviviparous.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Bothrops
- Bothrops pauloensis
- Bothrops
- List of snakes by scientific name
- List of crotaline species and subspecies
- List of reptiles of Brazil
- Bothrops neuwiedi
- Venomics
- List of least concern arthropods
- List of least concern insects
