Naming
In Brazil, ''Bothrops jararacussu'' is known by many common names, among which are the following: ''jararacuçu, jararacuçu-verdadeiro, patrona, surucucu, surucucu-dourada, surucucu-tapete, urutu-dourado,'' and ''urutu-estrela''.Defense
Like all other species in the genus ''Bothrops'', the jararacussu has rather potent venom, and fatalities are known.References:
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