Bothrops erythromelas

Bothrops erythromelas, commonly known as the Caatinga lancehead or the jararaca-da-seca, is a species of venomous snake in the family Viperidae. It is endemic to Brazil. It belongs to reptile class. The specific name, erythromelas, is from the Ancient Greek words έρυθρός (érythrós), meaning 'red', and μέλας (mélas), meaning 'black', referring to this snakes coloration. It is found in the Brazilian states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, and Sergipe. The type locality is 'near Joazeiro, State of Bahia, Brazil'.