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Fer-de-lance. 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.
Bothrops atrox — also known as the common lancehead, fer-de-lance, barba amarilla 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.
Several herpetologists have preferred and argued to restrict the name fer-de-lance to the Martinique lancehead (Bothrops lanceolatus) from the Caribbean Island of Martinique, but popular usage has rarely recognized any distinction.
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.
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.
Sep 14, 2023 · The Fer-de-Lance snake, also known as Bothrops asper, is native to Central and South America. This venomous pit viper thrives in a variety of habitats, ranging from rainforests to savannas and even agricultural areas.
Bothrops atrox — also known as the common lancehead, fer-de-lance, barba amarilla and mapepire balsain — is a highly venomous pit viper species found in the tropical lowlands of northern South America east of the Andes. No subspecies are currently recognized.
