Did you know?
The Jararaca can be aggressive when provoked and it is responsible for about 90% of all snake poisonings in Brazil.
The Pit Viper's slender body can measure up to 1.5 meters.
The species name is derived from the Tupi words yarará and ca, which means "large snake."
FIgure 4 (Above)
In addition to two movable fangs, a heat-sensitive pit organ between each eye and nostril help it accurately aim and strike its prey.
The Pit Viper's slender body can measure up to 1.5 meters.
The species name is derived from the Tupi words yarará and ca, which means "large snake."
FIgure 4 (Above)
In addition to two movable fangs, a heat-sensitive pit organ between each eye and nostril help it accurately aim and strike its prey.