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Bothrops alternatus, known by the common names crossed pit viper [3], yarará grande, [4] and urutu, [4] among others, is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina). [1] Within its range, it is an important cause of snakebite.
Uruguay is home to a rich avifauna, including the Southern lapwing and the magnificent black-necked swan. As a result, birdwatching has become popular in selected locations. There are several snakes, with four venomous species: the rattlesnake ( Crotalus durissus terrificus ) , coral snake ( Micrurus altirostris ) , yarará ( Bothrops pubescens ...
The yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), also known as the Paraguayan anaconda, [2] is a boa species endemic to southern South America. It is one of the largest snakes in the world but smaller than its close relative, the green anaconda. No subspecies are currently recognized. Like all boas and pythons, it is non-venomous and kills its prey by ...
It feeds on small reptiles such as amphisbaenians, other snakes and lizards. Usually makes a defensive demonstration in the presence of a human, behaving in a shy and never aggressive way. The color pattern and design allow an easy identification between the different snake species found in Uruguay.
Tachymenis ocellata, also known as the ocellated pampas snake, is a species of snake in the family, Colubridae. It is found in Brazil , Paraguay , Uruguay , Argentina , and Peru . [ 2 ]
Helicops infrataeniatus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to South America , and can be found in Uruguay , Argentina , Paraguay , and southern Brazil . References
Members of this genus are responsible for more fatalities in the Americas than any other group of venomous snakes. In this regard, the most important species are B. asper, B. atrox, and B. jararaca. Without treatment, the fatality rate is estimated to be about 7%, but with treatment this is reduced to 0.5-3%. [2] Bothrops ammodytoides
Lygophis flavifrenatus, the fronted ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Brazil , Uruguay , Paraguay , and Argentina . [ 2 ]