It gets the name "eyelash viper" because it has a small group of scales over its eyes which make it look like the snake has eyelashes. Their main characteristic is the presence of superciliary scales just above the eyes, for which it gets its name. The Eyelash Viper snake is a pit viper species known for its bright pigmentation, and is common in zoological exhibitions. Eyelash vipers exist in a very wide variety of color combinations. Eyelash vipers play an important role in their ecosystem as they help to control populations of small vertebrate animals. Eyelash viper Facts. The eyelash viper is a small species of snake, and rarely ever grows longer than the length of 75 cm (2.5 ft).

Eyelash viper is venomous snake that belongs to the group of pit vipers. Interesting Facts.

Behavior. They are commonly found in yellow color known among locals as 'Oropel' which means very bright or flashy.

Females are larger than males. The eyelash viper comes in many colors like green, yellow, red, brown or even pink. Due to their color, Yellow Eyelash vipers can camouflage in bananas. Fun Facts for Kids. The eyelash viper gets its common name from the set of modified scales just above their pair of eyes that resemble eyelashes. It can be found in southern Mexico, Central America and northern parts of South America. Eyelash viper inhabits tropical jungles, cloud forests and mountain forests.