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Eyelash Viper

Bothriechis schlegelii

Description:

The Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) is a venomous pitviper 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. For other common names see below. No subspecies are currently recognized. (Source: Wikipedia)

Notes:

At the Jaguar Rescue center (Puerto Viejo de Limón). http://www.jaguarrescue.com

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3 Comments

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 11 years ago

Bienvenido Sebastien. Welcome to Project Noah! Always happy to see such beautiful snakes as these. They are one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Wow! very nice and unique species
Grate photos

Panda27
Panda27 12 years ago

Cool

Sebastien
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Sebastien

Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Feb 11, 2012
Submitted on Feb 11, 2012

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