This is a Bushmaster; the largest Pit Viper in the world. And I am living in its habitat! They range all over Central and South America; but the largest of them happens to live in Colombia – same place I am now. They are highly deadly with venom that stops breathing by disrupting the circulatory system; AND , if that’s not enough, their venom also starts digesting its prey (or unlucky humans) whole. They are also so deadly because they have tendencies to live in rural areas (like where I am now), far away from medical treatment.
Luckily the small town; only 20 min walk away, has anti-venom.
I LOVE BEING IN THE COLOMBIAN COUNTRYSIDE!!!!
CHEERS!