Where Do Bushmasters Live?

Bushmaster, (genus Lachesis), the longest venomous snake in the New World, found in scrublands and forests from the Amazon River basin north to Costa Rica.

Where do black headed bushmasters live?

Bushmasters (genus Lachesis) are one of the most iconic snakes found in lowland tropical forests of Central and South America, with the Black-headed Bushmaster likely the rarest species of the group.

Can you survive a bushmaster bite?

The bite of Lachesis muta muta can be fatal. It is one of the largest and most dangerous snakes in South America. Victims will usually complain of pain at the bite site and swelling may be evident. Significant local tissue destruction can ensue, along with a substantial coagulopathy.