Lance viper
The Terciopelos are no longer valued compilation of several snake species within the pit vipers . It was
- the bamboo otters ( Trimeresurus ) native to Asia
- the American lance vipers ( Bothrops )
- the palm lance vipers ( Bothriechis ), also from Central and South America
- the snakes of the genus Bothriopsis , including ex. the Green Jararaca ( Bothriopsis bilineata ); also from Central and South America
In addition to these genera, the species Bothrops atrox and Bothrops neuwiedi belonging to the American lance vipers are also known as lance vipers in German-speaking countries.