1. large venomous pit vipers found in Central and South America

Examples

• Bushmasters are among the longest venomous snakes in the Western Hemisphere.
• The researcher studied bushmasters in the rainforests of Costa Rica.
• Bushmasters can grow up to twelve feet in length.
• Few people have encountered bushmasters in the wild due to their reclusive nature.
• The zoo’s reptile exhibit features two bushmasters from different regions.
• Bushmasters are known for their distinctive heat-sensing abilities.