Godman's montane pit viper
A species of Montane pitvipers Scientific name : Cerrophidion godmani Genus : Montane pitvipers
Godman's montane pit viper, A species of Montane pitvipers
Scientific name: Cerrophidion godmani
Genus: Montane pitvipers
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Description
Cerrophidion godmani is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Mexico and Central America. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Godman's montane pit viper's preferred food is primarily small mammals. This highland pitviper hunts on the ground, employing ambush tactics to seize rodents and occasional birds, providing a significant consumption of protein.
Appearance
Godman's montane pit viper is a medium-sized snake possessing a stout body covered in rough, keeled scales. Its coloration primarily consists of rich browns arranged in an irregular blotch pattern, offering perfect camouflage amidst leaf litter. The species does not boast prominent features like horns, wings, or tails. No significant variations are observed concerning age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Godman's montane pit viper exhibits a largely arboreal lifestyle, often found high in trees. It's predominantly nocturnal and possesses a solitary nature, rarely interacting with other specimens. Mostly, godman's montane pit viper sticks to a diet of small mammals and birds, leveraging its potent hemotoxic venom to incapacitate prey. Territorial, godman's montane pit viper tends to retreat instead of attacking potential threats, hinting at a defensive survival strategy.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Montane pitvipers Species
Godman's montane pit viper 
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