Pit Viper - Pit Vipers

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Viperidae Subfamily: Crotalinae Genus: Crotalus Scientific Name: Crotalus Ruber Other Names: Red Rattlesnake, Red Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Red Diamond Snake, Red Rattler

  Lance-headed rattlesnake is a poisonous pit viper species of snake occurring in central Mexico. Currently, there are no recognized subspecies of this species. Lance-headed Rattlesnake Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Suborder Serpentes Family Viperidae Subfamily Crotalinae Genus Crotalus Scientific Name Crotalus polystictus Description The lance head rattlesnake's scientific name, Crotalus polystictus, translates from the Greek "poly" meaning many and "sticto" meaning spotted, describing the snake's general appearance. The characteristic dark spots that mark lance heads are unique to this species of rattlesnake. They are often oval or elongated toward the front of the body and more circular toward the middle of the animal. The snake's coloration ranges from tan or brown to gray and sometimes white. An orange-brown stripe also runs along this species back, most noticeably between spots.  Lance head ratt...

 Godman’s Pit Viper is a venomous pit viper species found in southern Mexico and Guatemala. No subspecies are currently recognized. It is also known as the Godman's montane pit viper. Godman’s Pit Viper Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Suborder Serpentes Family Viperidae Subfamily Crotalinae Genus Cerrophidion Species C. godmani Scientific Name Cerrophidion godmani Description Terrestrial and moderately stout, adults of C. godmani are usually less than 55 cm (21.5 in) in total length, but sometimes grow to more than 75 cm (30 in). Geographic range Cerrophidion godmani is found in Mexico in the Mexican states of Chiapas and southeastern Oaxaca and in Guatemala. Populations from south of Guatemala are now assigned to a new species, Cerrophidion sasai . The type locality given is "near Dueñas and on the other parts of the tableland of Guatemala". Coloration Long patterns of cream, dark brown and black Distribution Mexico (...

  Mexican Palm Pit Viper is a species of pit viper, a venomous snake in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to Mexico. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. Middle America—the area connecting North and South America that stretches from Mexico through Panama—is a geologically complex region. Characterized by lowlands near the coasts and mountain ranges that form a discontinuous backbone, the region supports an intricate mix of ecological zones. As one travels in elevation in the mountainous areas, temperatures begin to decrease and precipitation is often the rule. Low cloud banks hover over these elevated areas, creating frequent mist that bathes the vegetation. Epiphytes such as bromeliads and orchids flourish due to the high relative humidity, and mosses, ferns and palms are bountiful. Within this “cloud forest” habitat the view is seldom clear as the mist constantly wisps through the trees. A number of reptile species occ...