The golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis) [3] is an extremely venomous pit viper species in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. The species is found exclusively on the island of Ilha da Queimada Grande, off the coast of São Paulo state, in Brazil. [3]

The golden lancehead viper (Bothrops insularis) is an astonishingly beautiful snake. It is also one of the most venomous pit vipers on the face of our planet. The name of this viper comes from how it looks. The golden lancehead viper got it’s name from the light yellow/brown color combined with a lance-shaped head.

May 27, 2024 · The Golden Lancehead, also known as Bothrops Insularis, is a venomous pit viper that is found exclusively on Ilha da Queimada Grande, an island located off the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil.

The Golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis) is a highly venomous pit viper species native to Brazil. The species is named for the light yellowish-brown color of its underside and for its head shape that is characteristic of the genus Bothrops. It is one …

Dec 5, 2019 · Lancehead viper venom is hemotoxic, which means that it destroys red blood cells, disrupts blood clotting, causes organ degeneration, and tissue damage. The venom thus helps digest the prey before the snake swallows it.

Dec 3, 2021 · The Viper (Viperidae family) is divided into three subdivisions: Viperinae, Crotalinae, and Azemiopinae. The Viperinae is known as True Viper. Heat-detecting sacs distinguish Crotalinae or Pit Vipers from other Viperids. Azemiopinae is commonly known as Fea Vipers; it is the most primitive Viper.

Apr 12, 2014 · This remote Brazilian island is home to the Golden Lancehead pit viper.

A video called “ Take a Trip to Brazil’s Snake Island: Home of the Golden Lancehead Pit Viper” showed a reporter and researchers going to and traversing snake island. From this video, you could see some of the equipment they use, most notably foot and shin armor.

Aug 8, 2024 · The golden lancehead, scientifically known as Bothrops insularis, is a venomous pit viper endemic to the remote Ilha da Queimada Grande in Brazil. This distinct species evolved from its mainland cousin, the fearsome Bothrops jararaca, over thousands of years.

Jul 6, 2022 · Off-limits and full of venomous pit vipers, Brazil’s Snake Island has a frighteningly apt nickname. The four-foot-long body of a golden lancehead viper coils into a ball. Its scales are...