CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

Golden Lancehead

B. insularis

Golden Lancehead

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“Golden lancehead snakes climb trees to prey on birds. The island-dwelling golden lancehead snake is one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Scientists say that their venom is 3-5 times more toxic than other lancehead species.”

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Reptilia

ORDER

Squamata

FAMILY

Viperidae

GENUS

Bothrops

Location

South America

Reptile

Carnivore

Habitat

Forest, Grassland

Food

Mostly Birds, but Juveniles may also eat Lizards and other Small Prey.

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction

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