Painted lancehead
A species of Lanceheads Scientific name : Bothrops diporus Genus : Lanceheads
Painted lancehead, A species of Lanceheads
Scientific name: Bothrops diporus
Genus: Lanceheads
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Description
The painted lancehead, endemic to forested parts of eastern and central South America, is a very dangerous pit viper with a bad temper, a lot of speed and agility, and potent venom. There is an antivenom available, but though treatment has made deaths rare, the bite is painful, debilitating and sometimes permanently damaging. Both locals and wildlife avoid this snake, and other snakes have evolved to mimic them within their range to take advantage of this. 
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Painted lancehead exhibits a carnivorous diet, predominantly feeding on small mammals like rodents. This species exhibits strategic nocturnal hunting tactics, using its venom to immobilize its prey.
Appearance
Painted lancehead is a medium-sized snake, noted for its elongated, cylindrical body covered in smooth scales. It displays a striking color palette of dark brown, almost black, layered with alternating white or yellow lateral stripes. Each stripe is also spotted with black, creating a distinctive pattern. There is no significant difference in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Painted lancehead is a nocturnal, predominantly solitary species, marked by a sedentary lifestyle. This species exhibits striking ambush predation behavior, remaining motionless and camouflaged in wait for unsuspecting prey. Remarkable for their defensive display, painted lancehead will gape their mouth wide as a means of threat when endangered.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Lanceheads Species
Painted lancehead 
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