| 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 |