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Terciopelo/ Fer-de-Lance

Bothrops asper

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Description:

In my back porch, I almost step on this snake, one meter long, lucky for me it looks as if it is ready to shed, white film on the eyes. It is in my inner garden at this time, rolled up, does not seem to have much energy?! (venomous pit viper species, Terciopelo, Fer-de-Lance, Bothrops asper)

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Comments (7)
Gilma Jeannette Ospino Ferreira-Norman
Thank you, brycegarling. I did not find live babies perhaps it was ready to shed but it did not do it in the garden. The neighboring property owners told me we have more Terciopelo/ Fer-de-Lance, Bothrops asper in our area than any other snake. I assume my ID is correct I did a long re-search but I am not an expert!?
AlbertKang
Usually Vipers are non-aggressive unless disturbed :p Cool spotting!
shebebusynow
Definitely not a species you want to stumble on! Good luck relocating it. Wear lots of leather and use long poles :)
annorion
Wow! She's a beauty...hope you can relocate her safely. When snakes are shedding they are typically not as active.
Gilma Jeannette Ospino Ferreira-Norman
It looks like this beauty likes my Inner Garden, it is still rolled up in the same spot!? I have 2 cats, I am going to have to re-locate it away from my Home!! I am crossing my fingers it is not breeding there, I am not sure if they lay eggs or have live baby snakes... : o

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedMay 25, 2014

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