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bushmaster
bushmaster large venomous snake, Lachesis muta, of Central America and N South America. It is a member of the pit viper family, which also includes the rattlesnake. The largest New World snake, it reaches a length of 8 to 12 ft (2.5-5.5 m). It is gray and brown, with a diamond pattern. Unlike most pit vipers, which bear live young, the bushmaster lays eggs. It is classified in the phylum Chordata , subphylum Vertebrata, class Reptilia, order Squamata, family Crotalidae. |
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"bushmaster." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 14 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "bushmaster." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 14, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-bushmast.html "bushmaster." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 14, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-bushmast.html |
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bushmaster
bushmaster Largest pit viper, found in central America and n South America. It has long fangs and large venom glands, and is pinkish and brown with a diamond pattern. Length: up to 3.7m (12ft). Family Viperidae; subfamily Crotalidae.
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"bushmaster." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 14 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "bushmaster." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 14, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-bushmaster.html "bushmaster." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved February 14, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-bushmaster.html |
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