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. +ToxinEffectsC-type lectinBactericidalLAAOAntiplatelet Antitumoral Bactericidal LeishmanicidalMetalloproteinasesAntiangiogenic Antiplatelet FibrinogenolyticPhospholipaseAntiplatelet Antitumoral Bactericidal LeishmanicidalSerine 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.
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