Bothriechis is a genus of pit vipers, commonly called palm vipers [2] or palm-pit vipers [3] found predominantly in Mexico and Central America, although the most common species, B. schlegelii, ranges as far south as Colombia and Peru. [4] All members are relatively slender and arboreal.

Bothriechis schlegelii, known commonly as the highland eyelash-pitviper or Schlegel's eyelash-pitviper, [2] is a species of pit viper in the family Viperidae, native to Colombia.

Bothriechis lateralis is a pit viper species found in the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama. [2] . No subspecies are currently recognized. [5] Adult specimens may exceed 100 centimetres (39 in), but are usually less than 80 centimetres (31 in) in length. These are relatively slender snakes and have a prehensile tail. [3]

Eye­lash pit vipers, also known as eye­lash palm pit vipers (Both­riechis schlegelii), are widely dis­trib­uted through­out moist low­land and mon­tane forests from Chi­a­pas, Mex­ico (the south­ern­most state in Mex­ico), through north­west­ern Ecuador and west­ern Venezuela.

Meet the Eyelash Palm-Pitviper (Bothriechis schlegelii) in our Reptiles of Ecuador book. See it in pictures, in distribution maps, and learn how to recognize it and where to find it.

Bothriechis schlegelii, the eyelash viper, is a venomous pit viper species found in Central and South America. Small and arboreal, this species is characterized by a wide array of color variations, as well as the superciliary scales above the eyes.

Bothriechis is a genus of venomous pit vipers, commonly called palm vipers or palm-pitvipers found predominantly in Mexico and Central America, although the most common species, B. schlegelii, ranges as far south as Colombia and Peru. All …

Feb 12, 2024 · Bothriechis lateralis inhabits most of central Costa Rica, especially the north, and also western Panama. They prefer humid rainforests at moderate altitudes, usually 850 to 2100 metres. Compared to eyelash vipers, this species is …

Jun 24, 2015 · This is a Guatemalan palm pit viper (Bothriechis bicolor). Note the subtle blue scales mixed in with the predominant green.

The Central American eyelash-pitviper (Bothriechis nigroadspersus) (from Latin, nigrum, meaning "black", and adspersus meaning "sprinkled") is a species of pit viper. [1] Although once listed as a synonym of Bothriechis schlegelii, it was revalidated in a 2024 revision of the latter species. [1]