Metlapilcoatlus

species of reptile

Metlapilcoatlus is a genus of pit vipers endemic to Mexico and Central America. Six species are currently recognized. The common names suggest they are able to leap at an attacker, but this is likely exaggerated. Common names for the species include jumping pitvipers and jumping vipers. The genus name comes from the Nahuatl name metlapilcohuatl, which means of the oblong grindstone held in the hand when grinding corn—alluding to the (edit "shape of its head which looks like the shape and size of the grindstone") (original "snake's short, stocky body.") I live in Costa Rica, and 2 different gro