Very Important Predators
by Billy Timms
Amazonian Snakes
The Amazon River basin is one of the most important regions for biodiversity, with hundreds of reptiles, thousands of fish, tens of thousands of plants, and millions of different insects species. There are over three hundred species of Amazonian snakes, including anacondas, boas, corals, and pit vipers.
The eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) is a bright yellow venomous pit viper with unique brow scales over its eyes that resemble eyelashes.
The emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus) is an arboreal species with a bright emerald green body overlaid with white lightning bolt markings.
The yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus) is a large non-venomous constrictor species with a deep golden color marked with brown and black splotches.
Boa constrictors are large semi-arboreal snakes found at every forest layer in the Amazon River basin, from high up in the trees to down on the ground.
The Southern American bushmaster (Lachesis muta) is a large pit viper with a snakebite that is among the most lethal of all species.
Be Prepared
The Amazon River basin is a bucket-list destination for many world travelers, but it is a dangerous region. Snakes are but one of many threats. Study ahead of time, know your threats, and be prepared!
Beyond the predator and the prey.
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NatEnvo was formed by BioTriad Environmental, Inc. to provide entertaining and informative media while keeping the wonders of nature in the public eye.
