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Description
The Central American Bushmaster (Lachesis stenophrys) is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Central America mainly in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. The preferred habitat of this species includes tropical and sub-tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests receive high amounts of rainfall throughout the year along with warm climatic conditions. They often venture out into clearer areas adjacent to the forests when they search for prey. Like other viper species, these venomous snakes are nocturnal hunters. They advance towards the prey stealthily at a high speed, then strike it by injecting the venom inside its body. After a while, they swallow the prey completely. The venom injected by a Central American bushmaster is extremely poisonous or deadly and capable of causing death. The venom activates plasminogen and fibrinogen once it reaches the blood circulation. It thereby lowers blood pressure along with the formation of blood clots respectively. It also damages the walls of blood capillaries and obstructs blood flow. The venom also causes severe infection in the muscle fibers. Central American bushmaster aggression is observed when they are provoked or threatened. This snake is known for its aggressive behavior and multiple-bite strikes. It captures its prey by advancing forward at a high speed and strikes it repeatedly. A female Central American bushmaster snake becomes quite aggressive while incubating its eggs and guarding the nest.

Diet and Nutrition: Their diet includes a large variety of animals rats, rabbits, mice, and birds. They also feed on other reptiles including lizards and other snakes.

Social: Central American bushmasters mostly live solitary lives. However, during the breeding season, they are found in pairs.

Size: Adults can weigh 6.5 to 11 pounds and grow 6 feet 6¾ inches and may exceed 10 to 12 feet in total length.

Description
The Central American Bushmaster (Lachesis stenophrys) is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Central America mainly in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. The preferred habitat of this species includes tropical and sub-tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests receive high amounts of rainfall throughout the year along with warm climatic conditions. They often venture out into clearer areas adjacent to the forests when they search for prey. Like other viper species, these venomous snakes are nocturnal hunters. They advance towards the prey stealthily at a high speed, then strike it by injecting the venom inside its body. After a while, they swallow the prey completely. The venom injected by a Central American bushmaster is extremely poisonous or deadly and capable of causing death. The venom activates plasminogen and fibrinogen once it reaches the blood circulation. It thereby lowers blood pressure along with the formation of blood clots respectively. It also damages the walls of blood capillaries and obstructs blood flow. The venom also causes severe infection in the muscle fibers. Central American bushmaster aggression is observed when they are provoked or threatened. This snake is known for its aggressive behavior and multiple-bite strikes. It captures its prey by advancing forward at a high speed and strikes it repeatedly. A female Central American bushmaster snake becomes quite aggressive while incubating its eggs and guarding the nest.

Diet and Nutrition: Their diet includes a large variety of animals rats, rabbits, mice, and birds. They also feed on other reptiles including lizards and other snakes.

Social: Central American bushmasters mostly live solitary lives. However, during the breeding season, they are found in pairs.

Size: Adults can weigh 6.5 to 11 pounds and grow 6 feet 6¾ inches and may exceed 10 to 12 feet in total length.