Eyelash Viper

The eyelash viper is a tiny snake that comes in a variety of colors including yellow, gold, red, and brown.

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Bothriechis schlegelii, the eyelash viper, is endemic to Central and South America. This snake can only be found in heavily forested sea-level woods.

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Both male and female eyelash vipers have a similar appearance. Females have a bigger body size than men.

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Female eyelash vipers may reach a length of 36 inches. Males reach a maximum length of 34 inches and are usually invariably shorter and thinner than females.

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If they are agitated, eyelash vipers will attack, although they are normally solitary and calm. The tongues of eyelash vipers are constantly flicked.

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Adult eyelash vipers are not known to be aggressive or cannibalistic against one another, therefore they may share an enclosure.

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Eyelash vipers may be handled with care by humans. Only experienced snake keepers should try to handle eyelash vipers

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These snakes are nocturnal, however unlike many other snake species, they do not hide during the day. To read more

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Eyelash Viper

Eyelash Viper

Eyelash vipers are found in Central and South America. The head of this snake is triangular, with an expanded supraciliary that resembles eyelashes.

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The eyelash viper is a tiny snake that comes in a variety of colors including yellow, gold, red, and brown.

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Bothriechis schlegelii, the eyelash viper, is endemic to Central and South America. This snake can only be found in heavily forested sea-level woods.

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Both male and female eyelash vipers have a similar appearance. Females have a bigger body size than men.

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Female eyelash vipers may reach a length of 36 inches. Males reach a maximum length of 34 inches and are usually invariably shorter and thinner than females.

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If they are agitated, eyelash vipers will attack, although they are normally solitary and calm. The tongues of eyelash vipers are constantly flicked.

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Adult eyelash vipers are not known to be aggressive or cannibalistic against one another, therefore they may share an enclosure.

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Eyelash vipers may be handled with care by humans. Only experienced snake keepers should try to handle eyelash vipers

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These snakes are nocturnal, however unlike many other snake species, they do not hide during the day. To read more

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