Least Concern
Bushmaster
Lachesis muta
A giant pit viper of tropical rainforests, known for its cryptic pattern and powerful venom.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
12–18 years in the wild
Size
Length 2–3 m; weight 3–5 kg
Scientific Name
Lachesis muta
About Bushmaster
A giant pit viper of tropical rainforests, known for its cryptic pattern and powerful venom.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 12–18 years in the wild, a size of Length 2–3 m; weight 3–5 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Bushmasters are the longest venomous snakes in the Americas and can exceed 3 meters in length.
Where Bushmaster Lives
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Amazon basin
, Brazil
Peruvian rainforest
, Peru