#1704 · 🦎 reptiles

Terciopelo

Bothrops asper

LCleast concern 🦎 Reptiles 📍 outside Europe

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what is it?

Bothrops asper is a highly venomous pit viper species ranging from southern Mexico to northern South America. Sometimes referred to as the "ultimate pit viper", these snakes are found in a wide range of lowland habitats, often near human habitations. Its proximity to human habitations and temperament are likely the reasons why it is considered more dangerous to humans than others. This species is the main cause of snakebite incidents within its range. No subspecies are...

base stats

NL sightings 0iNaturalist, research grade
worldwide 8,779iNaturalist observations
threat LCleast concern

Bars compare against all animals on log scales: up to 300,000 Dutch and 600,000 worldwide sightings (the most-seen species), 150 t (blue whale), 30 m and 400 years (Greenland shark).

fun facts

No confirmed wild sightings in the Netherlands on iNaturalist: you'd have to travel for this one.
8,779 observations worldwide on iNaturalist.
Scientifically named by Samuel Garman in 1884 (142 years ago).