Scientific Name: Bothriechis schlegelii

Found In: United Republic of Tanzania/Montane rain forests

Size: 15-20 inches in length

Diet: Carnivore. Diet consists of small nocturnal animals like rodents, as well as small reptiles and birds

Threat Level: Vulnerable. Major threats include habitat fragmentation due to deforestation, agriculture, and human population growth

Facts: The Usambara Eyelash Viper has retractable fangs that can fold into their connected bone for housing

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