Least Concern

Urutu

Bothrops alternatus

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About

The urutu is a venomous pit viper found in South America. They are responsible for many snakebite incidents in their range and have a potent hemotoxic venom.

Habitat

Grasslands and forests of South America

Diet

Carnivorous - rodents, birds, and reptiles

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Fun Facts

Urutus are ambush predators that wait for prey to come within striking distance.
They have heat-sensing pits on their faces to detect warm-blooded prey.
Like other pit vipers, urutus have retractable fangs.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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