What are the poisonous snakes of El Salvador?

There are 15 venomous snake species in El Salvador. They include:

1. Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper): This is one of the most common and dangerous venomous snakes in El Salvador. It is responsible for most snakebite fatalities in the country. The fer-de-lance is a pit viper that can grow up to 6 feet long. It has a triangular head and a thick, muscular body. The fer-de-lance is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and swamps.

2. Coralsnakes (Micrurus spp.): There are several species of coralsnakes in El Salvador. They are all brightly colored, with red, black, and yellow bands. Coralsnakes are not as aggressive as some other venomous snakes, but their venom is still dangerous. They are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and swamps.

3. Rattlesnakes (Crotalus spp.): There are several species of rattlesnakes in El Salvador. They are all characterized by their triangular heads and jointed tails that end in rattles. Rattlesnakes are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and deserts.

4. Jumping pit vipers (Atropoides nummifer): These are small, fast-moving snakes that are found in forests and grasslands. Jumping pit vipers get their name from their ability to jump short distances when threatened.

5. Common lancehead (Bothrops atrox): This is a large, aggressive viper that is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and swamps. The common lancehead is responsible for the second highest number of snakebite fatalities in Central America.

6. Black coral snake (Micrurus nigrocinctus nigrocinctus): A coral snake that has bands of black and yellow with a narrow, bright red band in between. It is similar in appearance to the red coral snake, but has fewer red bands.

7. Red coral snake (Micrurus nigrocinctus mosquitensis): A coral snake that has bands of red, black and pale pink-yellow. It has black triangular snout shields and a rounded triangular head.

8. Black spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus simus taylori): A small rattlesnake that has a pale tan body with black spots and a pink stripe down its back.

9. White nosed pit viper (Porthidium natatrix) a small pit viper found in wet environments.

10. Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) a small, highly venomous viper found in the cloud forests of El Salvador and other parts of Central America.

11. Black-tailed rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus nigrescens) a large, heavy-bodied rattlesnake that is found in various habitats, including pine forests, deciduous forests and dry savanna.

12. Tropical rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) is a large, robust rattlesnake that is found in a wide range of habitats, from low-elevation rainforests to high-elevation cloud forests

13. Yellow spotted pitviper (Bothriechis lateralis) a small, arboreal pit viper with distinct yellow spots on its body.

14. Mexican mountain rattlesnake (Crotalus triseriatus) a medium-sized rattlesnake found in montane forests and cloud forests.

15. Spotted night adder (Bothriechis nigroviridis) a nocturnal snake with a striking green body and black spots.

In addition to these species, there are also several non-venomous snakes in El Salvador. These snakes include boa constrictors, rat snakes, and water snakes.