Cerrado lancehead
A species of Lanceheads Scientific name : Bothrops pauloensis Genus : Lanceheads
Cerrado lancehead, A species of Lanceheads
Scientific name: Bothrops pauloensis
Genus: Lanceheads
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Description
The cerrado lancehead is a large, highly venomous snake that originates from South America. This nocturnal viper can be seen in dry habitats. The prey of this species is very diverse and it ranges from centipedes and amphibians to birds, rodents, and other snakes. Females are larger than males.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Cerrado lancehead is a carnivorous reptile, primarily feeding on small mammals. Its diet includes rodents, lizards and frogs, employing ambush hunting techniques to capture its prey.
Appearance
Cerrado lancehead is a medium-sized viper with a robust and slightly compressed body. Its skin is scaly and marked with rhombus-shaped dark brown blotches set in a lighter brown background. The head is distinct from the neck and has a large, single scale on the snout. It possesses fangs, but no wings or horns. There are no prominent changes in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Cerrado lancehead is a nocturnal, terrestrial venomous snake species. Predominantly solitary, it exhibits a sit-and-wait hunting strategy, lying in ambush for prey, which includes small mammals and birds. Its cryptic coloration and pronounced defensive behavior aid survival in its humid woodland habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Lanceheads Species
Cerrado lancehead 
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