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Jararaca
Bothrops jararaca
-19.7904, -42.1393
Field Notes
Description:
This is a slender and terrestrial species that grows to a maximum length of 160 cm (63 in), although the average length is much less.
The color-pattern is extremely variable, consisting of a dorsal ground color that may be tan, brown, gray, yellow, olive, or almost maroon.
Habitat:
atlantic coast rainforest
Notes:
A biologist at Caratinga Biological reserve visited a small stream to wash her face and this snake was on the bank and came at her! It understandably scarred the crap out of her and chased her a bit. She came back to the research station and told us about it and brought us back to where it happened. The snake was still there, resting on the banks. Our presence did not disturb.
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