Least Concern
Fer-de-lance
Bothrops asper
A large highly adaptable pit viper ranging from Central America into northern South America.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15–20 years in the wild
Size
Length 1.2–2.0 m; weight 1–6 kg
Scientific Name
Bothrops asper
About Fer-de-lance
A large highly adaptable pit viper ranging from Central America into northern South America.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–20 years in the wild, a size of Length 1.2–2.0 m; weight 1–6 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Fer-de-lance snakes often thrive near farms and disturbed habitats where rodent prey is abundant.
Where Fer-de-lance Lives
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Caribbean slope
, Costa Rica
Chocó region
, Colombia