Bothrops

/ˈbɒθrɒps/ noun

Definition

A genus of highly venomous pit vipers found throughout Central and South America, including the fer-de-lance snake.

Etymology

From Greek 'bothros' (pit) and 'ops' (eye), referring to the heat-sensing pits between the eyes and nostrils that help these snakes hunt in darkness.

Kelly Says

The fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper) causes more human deaths in the Americas than any other snake—it's aggressive, fast-striking, and hides in places people work, making it a genuine hidden danger.

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