Species from the Peruvian Jungle

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English  Name: Yellow Eyelash viper
Scientific Name:Bothriechis [Bothrops] schlegeli

Spanish Name: Vibora de pestana amarilla

Size: 40 to 60 cm long

Life span: 16 years normally

Diet: Frogs, Lizards, small birds, and mammals
 

Predators: 
 

Adaptations: 
-They are adapted to life in the trees.
-It is nocturnal and hangs by its tail waiting for its prey.
-The "eyelashes" help them to camouflauge
 

 Interesting Facts: 
- They eat whenever they can, eventhough they need it or not
- It is found about 3,280 feet from sea level normally.
 
 

 Bibliography:  
Venomous" 26 Mar. 2003 <http://www.monkeyfrog.com/images/venomous/yellow_eyelash_viper2.JPG>

"Eyelash Viper" 26 Mar. 2003 <http://www.nashvillezoo.org/eyelash.htm> 
 
"FreeTranslation.com" 26 Mar. 2003 <http://ets.freetranslation.com/>

Lewington, Anna. Atlas of Rain Forests. Texas: RainTree Steck-Vaughn, 1997

Researched by: Stephanie Vieira and Mariel Sarria