The name fer-de-lance has been used inconsistently and very informally with several species in the genus Bothrops having been called fer-de-lance at one time or another, most commonly Bothrops asper, Bothrops atrox, Bothrops caribbaeus, and Bothrops lanceolatus.

The fer-de-lance, known in Spanish as barba amarilla (“yellow chin”), is a pit viper (subfamily Crotalinae)—i.e., distinguished by a small sensory pit between each eye and nostril. It has a broad triangular head and is usually about 1.2 to 2 metres (4 to 7 feet) long.

Bothrops atrox — also known as the common lancehead, fer-de-lance, barba amarilla, [3] and mapepire balsain — is a highly venomous pit viper species found in the tropical lowlands of northern South America east of the Andes, as well as the Caribbean island of Trinidad. [2]

2024年2月14日 · The fer-de-lance combines many cunning skills of snakes worldwide, and one is a brightly coloured tail tip, designed for luring in curious rodents. The colour varies by gender – males have a bright yellow tip, and females pink.

The fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper) is a highly venomous pit viper species found from southern Mexico to northern South America. It is the most dangerous snake of Central and South America and is the main cause of fatal snakebite incidents within its range.

2024年5月27日 · A fer-de-lance is a very venomous snake that is only found in Mexico and points south in a variety of habitats, including farms. It is a danger to people because it lives so close to human habitations.

Fer-de-Lance is French for spearhead (literally "iron of the lance"), and may refer to: Snakes of the genus Bothrops, especially: B. lanceolatus, the Martinique lancehead snake; B. caribbaeus, the Saint Lucia lancehead; B. atrox, the common lancehead, native to tropical South America east of the Andes and to Trinidad

In this post, you’ll learn 23 Fer de Lance facts, including diet, size, habitat, unique features and more. Plus photos and a video or two of the world’s most deadliest snake. Fer De Lance Facts (Bothrops Asper) Latin name: Bothrops asper

2024年12月9日 · With potent hemotoxic venom that causes severe symptoms in humans, the fer-de-lance is a highly venomous snake that also shows promise in pharmacological applications, treatable by polyvalent and monospecific antivenoms. Conservation efforts classify some fer-de-lance species as least concern while others are endangered.