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Yucatán hognose viper

A species of Hognose pitvipers
Scientific name : Porthidium yucatanicum Genus : Hognose pitvipers

Yucatán hognose viper, A species of Hognose pitvipers
Scientific name: Porthidium yucatanicum
Genus: Hognose pitvipers
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Yucatán hognose viper (Porthidium yucatanicum) Photo By Javiersnake , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Porthidium yucatanicum is a venomous pitviper species found in Mexico. No subspecies are currently recognized.

General Info

Lifespan

7-12 years

Appearance

Yucatán hognose viper is a small snake with a slender body shape. It has smooth scales, exhibiting a distinctive pattern of brown and cream bands. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. A notable feature of yucatán hognose viper is its hinged fangs which give it the potent ability to deliver venom, common in pit vipers.

Behavior

Yucatán hognose viper exhibits nocturnal and secretive behavior, making it largely elusive. It is solitaire and known for its 'ambush' predation style where it patiently waits for prey in a stationary posture. This species is territorial, signaling threats via body elongations and hisses.
Yucatán hognose viper (Porthidium yucatanicum) Yucatán hognose viper (Porthidium yucatanicum) Photo By Javiersnake , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Vipers
Genus
Hognose pitvipers
Species
Yucatán hognose viper
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