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Bushmaster

Lachesis stenophrys

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Field Notes

Description:

The bushmaster is the longest venomous snake in Central it is robust, reaching a maximum length of 250 cm, although adults are on average between 190 and 210 cm. Its head is moderate, but distinct, and is characterized by a rounded snout .

Habitat:

Rainforest, Caribbean.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Jonathan Sequeira
Check for the mission : http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/13056055
Jonathan Sequeira
They could be dangerous, but unfortunately we have few of them, due the cutting of forest in the past. a little more dangerous is the Fer de Lance: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6267611/fullscreen this other still cause a lot of accidents in the country, so there is good medical atention, so rarely people die cause of bites.
alicelongmartin
I have heard stories about them that make me very uneasy!

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