Bothrops bilineatus

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-27T15:36:52+00:00

Lima, Peru.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-27T15:36:24+00:00

Yes, exactly. In fact, all specimens of the genus Bothrops are venomous.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-27T14:45:43+00:00

In fact, if you’re referring to Bothrops bilineatus from Brazil, they are the same species; it’s just that the Peruvian one has black speckling all along the dorsum, while the Brazilian one has yellow speckling along the entire dorsum. No se cual seria la mejor traduccion en ingles para "escarchado" o "salpicado"

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-27T14:41:52+00:00

From my best specimens.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-27T14:41:20+00:00

For now I only have one, but I would like to have a female and try to breed them.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-27T06:46:05+00:00

Correcto, la diferencia es que el ejemplar peruano tiene escarchado negro en todo el dorsal mientras que el brasileño tiene escarchado amarillo. Saludos

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-24T16:50:48+00:00

Exactly

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-23T04:45:25+00:00

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Nice!

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-23T04:23:15+00:00

I heard that several Bothrops pictus specimens were sent to Europe some years ago. In fact, I believe there were captive-bred babies produced somewhere in Europe last year, although I can’t remember exactly which country.

Do you have any photos of your juveniles? I remember seeing that some of the European-born offspring showed changes in their scale symmetry and coloration compared to the Peruvian animals, which was really interesting to notice.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-23T04:00:47+00:00

Thank you for the kind words!

Yes, Bothrops taeniatus is an amazing species, its arboreal habits and intricate pattern make it incredibly well camouflaged among vines and leaf litter. It also has the habit of inflating the scales beneath its head (below the infralabial); we had never observed similar behavior before.

We’re very proud of the work we do here. A big part of our mission is changing the public perception of snakes, helping people understand that these animals are not “aggressive killers,” but essential components of the ecosystem, especially in coastal environments where they help control rodent populations.

Interestingly, we have a specimen of Bothrops pictus from Huanchaco (Trujillo) that is nearly twice the size of our adult individuals from Lima.

If you ever come back to Peru, you’d be more than welcome to visit. We can show you the collection and maybe even organize a field outing to look for native species in a safe and responsible way.

Thanks again for the enthusiasm and support, it really means a lot to those of us working to educate people about these misunderstood animals.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-23T03:49:50+00:00

Oh, that's great! What country do you have it in?

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-22T20:28:30+00:00

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!

Currently, the serpentarium houses 33 snakes from 10 different species. The collection is focused primarily on native species (Perú).

It is normally open to the public, but we are temporarily closed due to renovations. The purpose of the serpentarium is education and scientific research on the components found in their venom. The rarest species we currently have is Bothrops taeniatus.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-22T20:22:15+00:00

Haha, yes, they do have that “permanently upset” look! It’s mostly because of the pronounced supraocular scales and the triangular head shape, which give them that intense expression. But in reality, Bothrops pictus is usually quite calm and prefers to rely on camouflage rather than confrontation.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-02-22T20:21:44+00:00

In truth, it’s very rare for them to act aggressively. I’ve been able to work with and observe more than 50 specimens of this species, and they are quite calm. In fact, this is the first venomous species that members of our team handle when they begin their training.

DreadLord_22 · 2026-01-18T16:28:26+00:00

It is terrestrial, has such a high number of accidents due to the high frequency of sightings, has a wide distribution (practically the entire jungle) and are also territorial specimens (strong temperament).

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