Black-headed bushmaster is a species of venomous snake occurring in Costa Rica. It is a pitviper.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Lachesis |
| Scientific Name |
Lachesis melanocephala |
| Length |
1.9–2 m (6.2–6.6 ft); largest recorded specimen measures 2.4 m (7.9 ft) |
| Weight |
3–5 kg |
| Color |
Bands of light brown and black on the body; top of the head is uniform black |
| Distribution |
Costa Rica |
| Habitat |
Rainforest and tropical wet forest |
| Diet |
Mainly small mammals |
| Venom Fact |
Highly venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
5 to 19 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
60 to 80 days |
| Reproductive Age |
4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
12 – 18 years; recorded maximum lifespan is 24 years |
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