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Antropic pressure: 93% of habitat gone. Map: in yellow what the Altantic rainforest was, and in green what it still is. Red dot represents where we are Antropic pressure: 93% of habitat gone. Map: in yellow what the Altantic rainforest was, and in green what it still is. Red dot represents where we are Antropic pressure: 93% of habitat gone. Map: in yellow what the Altantic rainforest was, and in green what it still is. Red dot represents where we are
Mithological Lachesis, or 'Sú-ú-ú' in ancient Tupy-Guarany Indian language, or 'the one who strikes repeatedly...'. Second largest venomous snake in the world, capable of standing 1 mt above the ground if thermaly disoriented, actively following or even chasing the heat source. Natives in my area call it 'Apaga-Fogo', or fire extinguisher, for its been said for generations that its not wise to be near fire while in the Atlantic rainforest at night. Mithological Lachesis, or 'Sú-ú-ú' in ancient Tupy-Guarany Indian language, or 'the one who strikes repeatedly...'. Second largest venomous snake in the world, capable of standing 1 mt above the ground if thermaly disoriented, actively following or even chasing the heat source. Natives in my area call it 'Apaga-Fogo', or fire extinguisher, for its been said for generations that its not wise to be near fire while in the Atlantic rainforest at night. Mithological Lachesis, or 'Sú-ú-ú' in ancient Tupy-Guarany Indian language, or 'the one who strikes repeatedly...'. Second largest venomous snake in the world, capable of standing 1 mt above the ground if thermaly disoriented, actively following or even chasing the heat source. Natives in my area call it 'Apaga-Fogo', or fire extinguisher, for its been said for generations that its not wise to be near fire while in the Atlantic rainforest at night.
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct
The Atlantic Bushmaster in Serra Grande, in ethical confinement. The animal is considered 'Vulnerable', by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states it might be already extinct The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature
The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature
The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature. Captive bred Wistar rats are thus offered in the 120-180 gram range maximum to adult snakes.
The feeding chalenge was aproached by weighting wild caught Orizomys sp (leather glove), a bushmasters favourite in nature. All we actualy do is to imitate nature. Captive bred Wistar rats are thus offered in the 120-180 gram range maximum to adult snakes. Avoid handling fragile neck region. Do not corner animals. Dont carry heat sources while near adult bushmasters. Avoid rough handling that might trigger unexpected responses, and you will probably realize that all of that so called 'agressiveness' of the genus is a myth Avoid handling fragile neck region. Do not corner animals. Dont carry heat sources while near adult bushmasters. Avoid rough handling that might trigger unexpected responses, and you will probably realize that all of that so called 'agressiveness' of the genus is a myth
Avoid handling fragile neck region. Do not corner animals. Dont carry heat sources while near adult bushmasters. Avoid rough handling that might trigger unexpected responses, and you will probably realize that all of that so called 'agressiveness' of the genus is a myth Avoid handling fragile neck region. Do not corner animals. Dont carry heat sources while near adult bushmasters. Avoid rough handling that might trigger unexpected responses, and you will probably realize that all of that so called 'agressiveness' of the genus is a myth Avoid handling fragile neck region. Do not corner animals. Dont carry heat sources while near adult bushmasters. Avoid rough handling that might trigger unexpected responses, and you will probably realize that all of that so called 'agressiveness' of the genus is a myth
Avoid handling fragile neck region. Do not corner animals. Dont carry heat sources while near adult bushmasters. Avoid rough handling that might trigger unexpected responses, and you will probably realize that all of that so called 'agressiveness' of the genus is a myth Beware of dry sheds. NSG techniques, with results after 6 hours of imersion. Bromeliad as head rest Beware of dry sheds. NSG techniques, with results after 6 hours of imersion. Bromeliad as head rest
Beware of dry sheds. NSG techniques, with results after 6 hours of imersion. Bromeliad as head rest fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning
fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning
fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning
fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning
fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning
fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning fipronil for ticks, special tools for safe handling to avoid neck injury, special surgical techniques to avoid deadly and common shock state: on the long road of learning Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia
Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia
Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia
Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia
Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia Hepatozoon in wildcaughts, check parasite inside cells, causing untreatable chronic anemia Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus
Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus
Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus
Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus
Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus Major threats: Porocephalus sp, "pink belly' among others require close attention to humidity in the vivaria and routine de-parasitation. Check the 'dry' normal looking lung vesus the one infected by Porocephalus Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that
Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that
Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that
Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that
Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that Bushmasters seem to enjoy closeness: even in 40 square meter vivaria loaded with places to hide groups of 5 will be all together. Barometric activity triggers reproductive behavior. Native people correctly noticed couples during cold fronts. And we took note of that We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs
We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs
We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs
We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs We do not know of any other images of the Atlantic Bushmaster while in intercourse. Nor of a specific behaviour of male and female guarding eggs
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time
Serra Grande did prove its method and achieved consistant reproduction in capitivity of a highly endangered species for the very first time A lot has been said in Brasil about bushmasters of up to 4,5 mts TL. I doubt if one can present a single individual reliably measuring 3 mts TL. 2,87 mts TL is the longest individual I've personaly measured. It was shot minutes before my arrival, and the skin is in NSG. Some individuals however present the most unusual genetics, like this 45 day old captive bred baby held by my wife Ana. Highly suplemented mom before and while pregnancy does not explain such outstanding animal among other offspring A lot has been said in Brasil about bushmasters of up to 4,5 mts TL. I doubt if one can present a single individual reliably measuring 3 mts TL. 2,87 mts TL is the longest individual I've personaly measured. It was shot minutes before my arrival, and the skin is in NSG. Some individuals however present the most unusual genetics, like this 45 day old captive bred baby held by my wife Ana. Highly suplemented mom before and while pregnancy does not explain such outstanding animal among other offspring
For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected
For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected
For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected
For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected For the ultimate reference in poisonous animals in Brasil one should check Dr. João Luis Cardoso's book. I wrote about Lachesis bites in it, and in the Chicago Herpetological Society Bull (check links and downloads). The scratched finger is a dry bite. Even with close to no inoculation Lachesis bites may lead to death in one hour, or in 10 days (check the bleeding brain). The Greek Goddess is to be respected
For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com
For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com
For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com For those willing to experience Lachesis territory with our guidance, my house in Itacaré and the first advanced camp site in Serra Grande will be our base camps. Its a wonderfull vanishing world, and we ought to join forces to protect and preserve it. Please contact Rod Souza: lachesisbrasil@hotmail.com

INFRASTRUCTURE

Serra Grande Research Center, dedicated to captive breeding of the last coastal Atlantic Bushmasters is located between Ilhéus and Itacaré, Bahia State - Northeastern Brazil. A four hectar area, 150 meters (aprox. 500') above sea level and six kilometers (aprox. 4 miles) from the coast, in prime Lachesis territory.The area where the snakes are kept is surrounded by a scape-proof wall 3 meters (10') high, also built to resist wild fires.

We breed our own mice (Swiss, Wistar and Balbick C47) in order to keep the parasite load of the snakes under control. A large building houses rooms designed specifically for reproduction, incubation, isolation, mice breeding, intensive care and a little office. Being low-tech helped us to observe and comprehend the natural behavior of the genus, which, in turn, along with a lot of hard work and persistence, is the main reason of our unique success in breeding this magnificent species.

HANDLING

In some of the papers listed in "Links and Downloads", specially in the "A very special need" section of "Dialogues on the Tao of Lachesis", we strongly emphasize that our greatest concern is to avoid handling the neck region of this extremely sensitive animal. Free handling techniques are not be recommended for they are not safe and should only be attempted by experienced handlers.The ability to predict the animal's intentions by reading its body language is a must to anyone trying these techniques. Tongue flicking rate, for instance, will tell you what the mood is at any given moment: curiosity (high flicking rate) or anxiety / pre-strike (low flicking rate).


PARASITE CONTROL

Please refer to "Dialogues on the Tao of Lachesis" for detailed deworming and deparasitation techniques for both mice and snakes.


We are now in desperate need of funding to go on mantaining and improving what we've already achieved. Please consider a donation, which should be sent directly or via Western Union to:

Rodrigo Cançado Gonçalves de Souza
CPF 525.920.146-91
Banco do Brasil
Agency: 3192-5 (Ilhéus)
Account number: 16526-3