Terciopelo

** Terciopelo **
The Terciopelo, known also as the Bothrops asper, is a venomous pit viper species. These creatures are mainly found in Central and northern South America. They are found in a wide range of lowland habitats, and the scary part is that often they are near human habitations. They are very large and have been said to be the main cause of snakebite incidents within its range. Female Terciopelos have thick bodies; they can reach a weight of 6 kg! [Making them one of the heaviest of all venomous snakes!] Their coloring has a pattern that looks like diagonal stripes and diamonds of various shades of brown. When they are first born they are usually brighter in color and males even have yellow tail tips!

__**References:**__
home.earthlink.net/~itec5/Serpentes/Viperidae/**Bothrops**_**asper**.html www.venomousreptiles.org/articles/133