Viperidae-Hasbani

﻿**__Jararaca__** __** ﻿Classification **__ Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Viperidae Genus: Bothrops Species: //B. Jararaca//

**Movement:** The Jararaca moves by slithering across the ground.

** Metabolism: ** The Jararaca eats small mammals like the Arboreal Mouse, the Tufted Capuchin Monkey, the House Sparrow, and the Guianan Squirrel. To catch its prey it waits in bushes or undergrowth then when prey comes close the jararaca strikes injecting lethal venom into the animal.

** Reproduction and Growth and Development: ** Jararacas are ovoviviparous which means that they carry their eggs in the mothers body until ready to hatch. An adult Jararaca can grow up to 5 feet from head to tail, but on average they only grow up to four feet. In addition, the Jararaca lays about twenty eggs per litter.

**Adaptions and Responce:** The prey of the Jararaca are very fast and could run away after being bitten by most other snakes but the Jararaca's venom is poisonous and very toxic which kills almost instantly after being bitten. Another adaption or response is that the Jararaca has special patterns on its back to provide camouflage in the underbrush. Finally, when it feels threatened by a larger animal the Jararaca curls up in a way that makes it look bigger.  **Family Information:** Most other animals in the family Viperidae are known for their large triangular shaped heads, cat like pupils, and short tails. In addition some examples of snakes in the same family are the Horned Viper, Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake,and the Black Headed Bushmaster.