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Fer-de-Lance Taken at the Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation, Bocas del Toro, Panama. The local common name is equis. Bothrops asper,Geotagged,Panama,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Fer-de-Lance

Taken at the Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation, Bocas del Toro, Panama. The local common name is equis.

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    abhitap
    Lion
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    Wooaaah!!!! This is one of my favoourite snake of the World!! Thanks for sharing!! :-) Posted 9 years ago
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      jeanniner9
      Eagle Owl
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      You're welcome. This was just a little guy, but we found him (or her) on the porch next to our boots one morning. Kind of scary! Posted 9 years ago

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The Terciopelo

"Bothrops asper" is a highly venomous pit viper species ranging from southern Mexico to northern South America. Sometimes referred to as the "ultimate pit viper", these snakes are found in a wide range of lowland habitats, often near human habitations.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
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By jeanniner9

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Uploaded Jul 21, 2016. Captured Jul 4, 2016 07:24 in Unnamed Road, Bocas del Toro, Panama.
country flag of Panama Explore Panama 87 67 0
  • NEX-F3
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO1600
  • 210mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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