B. asper occurs throughout the inter- Andes valleys of Colombia across the Caribbean coastal plain through central Venezuela north of the Orinoco as far east as the Delta Amacuro region.

Both­rops asper, due to its vast dis­tri­b­u­tion, feeds on a wide va­ri­ety of prey. The size, strength, and ex­tremely toxic venom make ter­ciope­los ef­fec­tive preda­tors.

Jun 30, 2023 · In this post, you’ll learn about these short-tempered and highly poisonous fer de lance, terciopelo vipers. We’ll cover their diet, size, habits, differences, and more. Plus, their …

The common French name fer-de-lance, or “lance head,” originally referred to the Martinique lancehead (Bothrops lanceolatus) found on the island of the same name in the West Indies. …

Apr 11, 2020 · The Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops asper) is a commonly-encountered venomous snake native to the Neotropical lowlands and adjacent mountainous areas from México to …

Jul 1, 2003 · Asper females are a thick- bodied snake, extremely powerful, and one of the largest/heaviest bodied venomous snakes in the world. Adult females may reach a body …

May 27, 2024 · B. asper, called the terciopelo is found in Central America and eastern Mexico and south to Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru. The snakes live in a wide range of …

Dec 1, 2009 · B. asper, as other lancehead species, exhibits a notable ontogenetic shift in diet, consuming ectotherms (mainly frogs and lizards) when young, and increasingly incorporating …

These snakes are sensibly feared throughout Central America, because they are venomous, common, hard to see, and willing to strike if perturbed. Many people are killed each year by …

Oct 26, 2016 · Bothrops Asper is the name of a highly venomous pit viper species commonly found in regions ranging from Southern Mexico to northern parts of South America. Some …