Bothrops species can be distinguished by their broad, flattened heads which are set apart from the rest of their bodies. “I am at Victoria (Hospital) still,” he said. The ventral side is yellow, cream, or a whitish gray, with dark blotches that are more frequent closer to the posterior end. Females will mate with more than one male during mating season. [1] [20], This is mostly a lowland species that, in Mexico and Central America, occurs from about sea level to 1,200 to 1,300 meters (3,900 to 4,300 ft) altitude. If you are interested, you might want to consier doing a Google Image search on the venomous species from the list above that are found in your area, study their pictures, and become acquainted with each species' distinctive features. We shud ensure that the anti-venom is available closer to these areas & people are sensitized to the dangers as well as where the anti-venom is available. Jungle Camouflage. [2], It is found on the Gulf - Atlantic versant of eastern Mexico as far north as the state of Tamaulipas, southward into Central America, including Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. In South America, it apparently ranges to considerably higher elevations: up to 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) in Venezuela and at least 2,640 metres (8,660 ft) in Colombia according to herpetologist Lancini. [2] Although both males and females display this behavior, only males have bright coloured tail tips. An acute allergic reaction to antivenom requires immediate medical intervention to save the patient’s life and in such an instance the antivenom is a greater threat to life than the snake’s venom. In the USA the state with most snake bites is Arizona though recently a camper in Missouri died after a snake bite. Schwartz, Albert and Robert W. Henderson. In 12 fatal cases, the cause of death was sepsis (5), intracranial hemorrhage (3), acute kidney injury with hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis (2) and hemorrhagic shock (1). Sorry this happened to u buddy, What happened Joe you panicked? Standard Spanish, English and Scientific Names of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Mexico (2nd. In the last 2 years, I have visited in person what are called Mayan shaman vision quest caves in the Northern Yucatan and some of these caves have pools of water around 6 - 10 feet deep. Your comment has poorly structured sentences and punctuation as well. Remove the predator and the prey multiplies. : Alcatrazes lancehead (Bothrops alcatraz), Patagonian lancehead, (Bothrops ammodytoides), Andean lancehead (Bothrops andianus) etc.). Greetings, I have a Ph.D. in Sacred Architecture of Ancient Civilizations and I have made 5 trips to the Yucatan,10 days each time, in the last 6 years. In the interspaces, there are dark, paravertebral blotches. Yes, auntiveinum should be more accessible. Some of them are quite common, and are likely to be seen during the day. He described Anse La Raye as being one of the most dangerous places for the creature. A department spokesman said at the time that although the snake is not on the protected list, people are being encouraged not to kill it if it does not posse a threat. This species is often found near rivers and streams, basking in the sun during the day and lying still while well camouflaged in leaf litter or under forest cover waiting to ambush prey such as rats and mice that come within range during the night. atrox. “While making my exit across the river, one of the deadliest serpents was coiled by a rock. Liner, Ernest A. Tour guides should be carrying a medical kit with auntiveinum, should mandatory to work in such field. [12][13], This species likes moist environments, and occurs in most life zones located at low or middle elevations (up to 600 metres (2,000 ft)), excluding those with strong seasonal dry periods. (1991). xi + 402 pp. Dam. In both populations, gestation time ranged from six to eight months, and the size of a litter correlated significantly with the size of the female. [12][13], This species likes moist environments, and occurs in most life zones located at low or middle elevations (up to 600 metres (2,000 ft)), excluding those with strong seasonal dry periods. The fer-de-lance's name means 'spearhead' in French. Eagle Mountain, Utah. In a review of bites from this species suffered by field biologists, Hardy (1994) referred to it as the "ultimate pit viper". 1. viii, 376 pp. I wish you a speedy recovery. What is a young Fer de Lance Like? [27], Bite symptoms include pain, oozing from the puncture wounds, local swelling that may increase for up to 36 hours, bruising that spreads from the bite site, blisters, numbness, mild fever, headache, bleeding from the nose and gums, hemoptysis, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, impaired consciousness and tenderness of the spleen. A Big Feat Media Production. Populations of Bothrops referred to as Fer-de-lance on the island of Martinique are regard as Bothrops lanceolatus. [5], The generic name, Bothrops, comes from the Greek words bothros and ops, which mean "pit" and "face" (or "eye"), respectively. People like yuh like to malpale people business to [email protected]#* much ! [1] No subspecies are currently recognized. I am so sorry this happened to you Joe, the most important thing you are alive and hopefully you will get better slowly but surely with the He said the snake bite occurred on Thursday of last week. In recent decades herpetologist have preferred the name Terciopelo for Bothrops asper,[14][15][16][17] although the term fer-de-lance is still common in popular usage. [17] Bite symptoms include pain, oozing from the puncture wounds, local swelling that may increase for up to 36 hours, bruising that spreads from the bite site, blisters, numbness, mild fever, headache, bleeding from the nose and gums, Bites or stings from these insects may produce more serious reactions, to include generalized itching and hives, weakness, anxiety, headache, breathing difficulties, nausea, vomiting, and. Reptiles of Central America, 2nd Edition. Joe, whose real name is Josiah Castang, recalled that he and a friend took a trip to a waterfall in the fishing village of Anse La Raye. They are happy to live near humanoid settlements however, when threatened can be extremely dangerous, as they carry an extremely potent poison that acts fast, and if untreated can cause to limb loss or death. (With CD). Tapion hospital shame on you guys,you all claim to be the best hospital on the island,charging people from the time they step on the hospital front door mat,and yall dont have anti venom.the way yall expensive even platinum and diamond should be available if it’s going to save someone’s life.choopse.thank you good old vh,at least you were useful for something. Sad Joe Knows didn’t know that. We are not the only ones with snakes. [19], Despite being one of the most venomous snakes in Central and South America, the snake is sometimes preyed on by Goliath birdeater spiders.[29]. For you there's the coral snake, the rattlesnake and the Cantil. Herpetological Circular No. In both populations, gestation time ranged from six to eight months, and the size of a litter correlated significantly with the size of the female. “It’s a true story bro, these serpents are running wild in the forest because nobody is taking care of them. In northern South America, it is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana and Venezuela. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov], «Financial Times, Jun 15» Meet the planet's 'Biggest & Baddest' ... the Burmese pythons invading Florida "and the plethora of venomous species living in the lost world in Venezuela, including the fer-de-lance, ... He should be ok, I remember an ad in which Dr. Didier was saying if a snake bit u call VH to tell them you’re on your way and that’s the only hospital that has the anti-venom. I have waded in some of the these caves and pools of water. B. asper, together with Crotalus durissus, is the leading cause of snakebite in Yucatán, Mexico. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press, Ithaca, New York. While in jungle terrain, the vipe has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. [iamat.org], Severe multifocal vascular thromboses may result in life-threatening symptoms leading to permanent disabilities or death. (1994). Lee, Julian C. (2000). 1. Specimens may have a yellow zig-zag-shaped line on each side of the body. Anyway Joe knows that I know what he knows. All. [9] In their seminal opus on the venomous reptiles of the western hemisphere, Campbell & Lamar, stated "The name fer-de lance, widely used in North America with reference to B. asper and B. atrox, has no legitimate origin of use in regions inhabited by this snake. This incident could have very well been avoided if the guys were more vigilant, use a bright torch light since it was getting dark and use safety gear such as proper hiking boots and snake gaiters or leggings. ).Thanks,Anna, Information really good need the name of the snakes with the picture or maybe the picture in the paragraph if the snake. [2], It is found on the Gulf - Atlantic versant of eastern Mexico as far north as the state of Tamaulipas, southward into Central America, including Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. What can someone say about the scorpions in Merida ("alacranes" in Spanish) ? Herpeton, Verlag Elke Köhler, Offenbach, Germany. 2017. [27], This species is irritable and fast-moving. [2], B. asper occurs throughout the inter-Andes valleys of Colombia across the Caribbean coastal plain through central Venezuela north of the Orinoco as far east as the Delta Amacuro region. Malbranque S, Piercecchi-Marti MD, Thomas L, Barbey C, Courcier D, Bucher B, Ridarch A, Smadja A, Warrell DA. xiii, 351 pp. When cornered or threatened, this species can be very defensive and may exhibit an S-coiled defense display. Even more important, snakes are beautiful and worthy creatures in their own right. Bogarin G., Romero M., Rojas G., Lutsch C., Casadamont M., Lang J., Otero R., Gutiérrez J.M. And just who is to determine what is a threat or when one feels threatened? In the interspaces, there are dark, paravertebral blotches. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. What does Joe know that he is not telling his wife?