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Eyelash viper

Eyelash viper (Bothrops schlegeli) is a small tree viper with a triangular head and "eyelashes" above the eyes. Its bright coloring and prehensile tail help it hide among the foliage.

Golden Eyelash Viper

The Golden Eyelash Viper, known as the oropel morph of Bothriechis schlegelii, is one of the most visually stunning snakes in Central America. Its intense golden-yellow coloration makes it stand out in photographs, yet in the wild it blends seamlessly with sunlit foliage and flowering plants.

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