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24th January 2012

animalworld: EYELASH PALM PIT VIPERBothriechis schlegelii © Geoff Gallice  The Eyelash Viper is a venomous pit viper species found in Central and South America. Small and arboreal, these snakes are characterized by their wide array of color variations, as well as the superciliary scales over the eyes. Often present in zoological exhibits. Named after the German ornithologist, Hermann Schlegel. Like other Bothriechis members, this species is arboreal, having a strongly prehensile tail. It is largely nocturnal, consuming small rodents, frogs, lizards, and small birds. They are not known to be an aggressive snake, but will not hesitate to strike if harassed. A typical ambush predator, it waits patiently for unsuspecting prey to wander by. Sometimes, it is known to select a specific ambush site and return to it every year in time for the spring migration of birds. Studies have indicated that these snakes learn to improve their strike accuracy over time. Source Other posts: Mozambique Spitting Cobra Flying Snake or Golden Tree Snake Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Oh lovely, just what you want - a snake that is not only venomous but - apparently - rather intelligent. X-D

animalworld:

EYELASH PALM PIT VIPER
Bothriechis schlegelii
© Geoff Gallice

 The Eyelash Viper is a venomous pit viper species found in Central and South America. Small and arboreal, these snakes are characterized by their wide array of color variations, as well as the superciliary scales over the eyes. Often present in zoological exhibits. Named after the German ornithologist, Hermann Schlegel.

Like other Bothriechis members, this species is arboreal, having a strongly prehensile tail. It is largely nocturnal, consuming small rodents, frogs, lizards, and small birds. They are not known to be an aggressive snake, but will not hesitate to strike if harassed.

A typical ambush predator, it waits patiently for unsuspecting prey to wander by. Sometimes, it is known to select a specific ambush site and return to it every year in time for the spring migration of birds. Studies have indicated that these snakes learn to improve their strike accuracy over time. Source

Other posts:

Mozambique Spitting Cobra

Flying Snake or Golden Tree Snake

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Oh lovely, just what you want - a snake that is not only venomous but - apparently - rather intelligent. X-D

Source: animalworld

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