The Golden Lancehead Viper is a species of highly poisonous viper snake found in a limited and isolated region of Brazil. Their population is rapidly decreasing mostly because of habitat loss.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Genus |
Bothrops |
| Species |
B. insularis |
| Scientific Name |
Bothrops insularis |
| Length |
Mostly around 70 cm (28 in), but up to 118 cm (46 in) |
| Coloration |
White body withlight yellowish-brown patterns |
| Distribution |
Queimada Grande Island of Brazil |
| Habitat |
Dense vegetation or jungles with tall trees |
| Diet |
Mostly birds, but also lizards; also practice cannibalism |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Breeding Season |
August to September |
| Clutch Size |
Average 6-7 newborns |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (gives birth to live young) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Critically Endangered |
Golden Lancehead Viper Pictures Gallery
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Bothrops Insularis
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Golden Lancehead Pit Viper
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Golden Lancehead Snake
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Golden Lancehead Snakes
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Golden Lancehead Viper
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Golden Lancehead Vipers
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Golden Lancehead
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Golden Lanceheads
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Snake Golden Lancehead
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The Golden Lancehead
