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• Lancehead

  Lanceheads (genus Bothrops) are highly venomous pit vipers found throughout Central and South America, including species known locally as 'yarará' in Argentina. They have a broad, triangular head and a stocky body. Their venom contains hemotoxins that can cause severe tissue damage. These snakes typically inhabit forests, grasslands, and wetlands. They feed on small mammals, birds, and amphibians. Though generally not aggressive, they can strike when threatened. Due to their potent venom, lanceheads are considered some of the most dangerous snakes in Latin America.

  

  Habitat: The Lancehead lives in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Belize, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa-rica.