Side-striped palm pitviper is a species of venomous snake occurring in Costa Rica and western Panama. The species is arboreal. At present, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Bothriechis |
| Scientific Name |
Bothriechis lateralis |
| Other Names |
Side-striped palm-pitviper, Side-striped palm viper, Yellow-lined palm viper, Green palm viper |
| Length |
Normally less than 80 cm, but may exceed 100 cm in rare cases |
| Color |
Emerald green to bluish green ground color covered with a series of alternating yellow paravertebral vertical bars; uniform yellowish-green underside bordered by a pale yellow stripe on either side; top of the head is uniform green with yellow iris |
| Distribution |
Costa Rica and western Panama |
| Habitat |
Lower montane forest, lower montane rainforest, lower montane wet forest |
| Diet |
Small birds, rodents, lizards, frogs |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size |
Up to 18 young |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 12.5 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Side-striped Palm-pitviper Pictures Gallery
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Bothriechis Lateralis
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Images of Side-striped Palm-pitviper
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Side-striped Palm Viper
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Yellow-lined Palm Viper
