Bothrops pauloensis


Bothrops pauloensis is a species of pit viper from Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia - most commonly Cerrado. It is named specifically after São Paulo. As with all vipers, it is Venomous.

Description

Bothrops pauloensis displays stripes on the sides of its head behind the eyes as well as 11 to 25 blotches along the sides of its body. The colouration is highly variable, but it is often cream with black blotches. The placement of the blotches is also variable, but they are often distanced from each other.

Venom

The venom of Bothrops pauloensis has been researched for its toxins' possible therapeutic effects.
ToxinEffects
C-type lectinBactericidal
LAAOAntiplatelet
Antitumoral
Bactericidal
Leishmanicidal
MetalloproteinasesAntiangiogenic
Antiplatelet
Fibrinogenolytic
PhospholipaseAntiplatelet
Antitumoral
Bactericidal
Leishmanicidal
Serine proteinaseDefibrinating

Habitat

Bothrops pauloensis is often in high altitude areas at with a high humidity and low temperature.

Reproduction

Bothrops pauloensis reproduces sexually and is ovoviviparous.