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827849752_115-357 | Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between self and other . More specifically , it is the inability to untangle subjective schemas from objective reality ; an inability to understand or assume any perspective other than their own . | Egocentrism |
827849752_358-743 | Although egocentrism and narcissism appear similar , they are not the same . A person who is egocentric believes they are the center of attention , like a narcissist , but does not receive gratification by one 's own admiration . Both egotists and narcissists are people whose egos are greatly influenced by the approval... | Egocentrism |
827849752_744-1186 | Although egocentric behaviors are less prominent in adulthood , the existence of some forms of egocentrism in adulthood indicates that overcoming egocentrism may be a lifelong development that never achieves completion . Adults appear to be less egocentric than children because they are faster to correct from an initia... | Egocentrism |
827849752_1187-1426 | Therefore , egocentrism is found across the life span : in infancy early childhood , adolescence , and adulthood . It contributes to the human cognitive development by helping children develop theory of mind and self - identity formation . | Egocentrism |
827849752_1604-3189 | The main concept infants and young children learn by beginning to show egocentrism is the fact that their thoughts , values , and behaviors are different from those of others , also known as the theory of mind . Initially when children begin to have social interactions with others , mainly the caregivers , they misinte... | Egocentrism |
827849752_3216-3501 | According to George Butterworth and Margaret Harris , during childhood , one is usually unable to distinguish between what is subjective and objective . According to Piaget , `` an egocentric child assumes that other people see , hear , and feel exactly the same as the child does . '' | Egocentrism |
827849752_3502-4638 | Jean Piaget ( 1896 -- 1980 ) developed a theory about the development of human intelligence , describing the stages of cognitive development . He claimed that early childhood is the time of pre-operational thought , characterized by children 's inability to process logical thought . According to Piaget , one of the mai... | Egocentrism |
827849752_4639-5580 | Piaget was concerned with two aspects of egocentricity in children : language and morality . He believed that egocentric children use language primarily for communication with oneself . Piaget observed that children would talk to themselves during play , and this egocentric speech was merely the child 's thoughts . He ... | Egocentrism |
827849752_5581-6181 | Piaget also believed that egocentrism affects the child 's sense of morality . Due to egocentrism , the child is only concerned with the final outcome of an event rather than another 's intentions . For example , if someone breaks the child 's toy , the child would not forgive the other and the child would n't be able ... | Egocentrism |
827849752_6182-7476 | Piaget did a test to investigate egocentrism called the mountains study . He put children in front of a simple plaster mountain range and then asked them to pick from four pictures the view that he , Piaget , would see . The younger children before age seven picked the picture of the view they themselves saw and were t... | Egocentrism |
827849752_7477-8605 | In addition , a more well - known experiment by Wimmer and Perner ( 1983 ) called the false - belief task demonstrates how children show their acquisition of theory of mind ( ToM ) as early as 4 years old . In this task , children see a scenario where one character hides a marble in a basket , walks out of the scene , ... | Egocentrism |
827849752_8634-9609 | Although most of the research completed on the study of egocentrism is primarily focused on early childhood development , it has been found to also occur during adolescence . David Elkind was one of the first to discover the presence of egocentrism in adolescence and late adolescence . He argues , `` the young adolesce... | Egocentrism |
827849752_9610-10621 | Elkind also created terms to help describe the egocentric behaviors exhibited by the adolescent population such as what he calls an imaginary audience , the personal fable , and the invincibility fable . Usually when an egocentric adolescent is experiencing an imaginary audience , it entails the belief that there is an... | Egocentrism |
827849752_10695-11194 | Adolescents are often faced with new social environments ( for example , starting secondary school ) which require the adolescent to protect the self which may lead to egocentrism . Development of the adolescent 's identity may lead to the individual experiencing high levels of uniqueness which subsequently becomes ego... | Egocentrism |
827849752_11195-11706 | A study was completed on 163 undergraduate students to examine the adolescent egocentrism in college students . Students were asked to complete a self - report questionnaire to determine the level of egocentrism present . The questions simply asked for the reactions that students had to seemingly embarrassing situation... | Egocentrism |
827849752_11707-12227 | Results from other studies have come to the conclusion that egocentrism does not present itself in some of the same patterns as it was found originally . More recent studies have found that egocentrism is prevalent in later years of development unlike Piaget 's original findings that suggested that egocentrism is only ... | Egocentrism |
827849752_12228-12549 | In addition , throughout adolescence egocentrism contribute to the development of self - identity ; in order to achieve self - identity , adolescents go through different pathways of `` crisis '' and `` commitment '' stages , and higher self - identity achievement was found to be correlated with heightened egocentrism ... | Egocentrism |
827849752_12576-12851 | The prevalence of egocentrism in the individual has been found to decrease between the ages of 15 and 16 . However , adults are also susceptible to be egocentric or to have reactions or behaviours that can be categorized as egocentric ( Tesch , Whitbourne & Nehrke , 1978 ) . | Egocentrism |
827849752_12852-13128 | Frankenberger tested adolescents ( 14 -- 18 years old ) and adults ( 20 -- 89 ) on their levels of egocentrism and self - consciousness . It was found that egocentric tendencies had extended to early adulthood and these tendencies were also present in the middle adult years . | Egocentrism |
827849752_13129-13414 | Baron and Hanna looked at 152 participants and tested to see how the presence of depression affected egocentrism . They tested adults between the ages of 18 and 25 and found that the participants who suffered from depression showed higher levels of egocentrism than those who did not . | Egocentrism |
827849752_13415-14424 | Finally , Surtees and Apperly found that when adults were asked to judge the number of dots they see and the number of dots the avatar in the computer simulation sees , the presence of the avatar interfered with the participants ' judgment - making during the trials . Specifically , these were the trials where the numb... | Egocentrism |
811080430_70-451 | Retail design is a creative and commercial discipline that combines several different areas of expertise together in the design and construction of retail space . Retail design is primarily a specialized practice of architecture and interior design , however it also incorporates elements of interior decoration , indust... | Retail design |
811080430_452-1263 | Retail design is a very specialized discipline due to the heavy demands placed on retail space . Because the primary purpose of retail space is to stock and sell product to consumers , the spaces must be designed in a way that promotes an enjoyable and hassle - free shopping experience for the consumer . For example , ... | Retail design |
811080430_1264-1640 | Retail spaces , especially when they form part of a retail chain , must also be designed to draw people into the space to shop . The storefront must act as a billboard for the store , often employing large display windows that allow shoppers to see into the space and the product inside . In the case of a retail chain ,... | Retail design |
811080430_1781-2100 | Retail design first began to grow in the middle of the 19th century , with stores such as Bon Marche and Printemps in Paris , `` followed by Marshall Fields in Chicago , Selfridges in London and Macy 's in New York . '' These early retail design stores were swiftly continued with an innovation called the chain store . | Retail design |
811080430_2101-2759 | The first known chain department stores were established in Belgium in 1875 , when Isidore , Benjamin and Modeste Dewachter incorporated Dewachter frères ( Dewachter Brothers ) selling ready - to - wear clothing for men and children and specialty clothing such as riding apparel and beachwear . The firm opened with four... | Retail design |
811080430_2760-3511 | The first retail chain store in the United States was opened in the early 20th century by Frank Winfield Woolworth , which quickly became a franchise across the US . Other chain stores began growing in places like the UK a decade or so later , with stores like Boots . After World War II , a new type of retail design bu... | Retail design |
811080430_3512-4307 | The next evolution of retail design was the creation of the boutique in the 1960s , which emphasized retail design run by individuals . Some of the earliest examples of boutiques are the Biba boutique created by Barbara Hulanicki and the Habitat line of stores made by Terence Conran . The rise of the boutique was follo... | Retail design |
811080430_4308-4666 | The rise of the internet and internet retailing in the latter part of the 20th century and into the 21st century saw another change in retail design to compensate . Many different sectors not related to the internet reached out to retail design and its practices to lure online shoppers back to physical shops , where re... | Retail design |
811080430_4696-5304 | A retail designer must create a thematic experience for the consumer , by using spatial cues to entertain as well as entice the consumer to purchase goods and interact with the space . The success of their designs are not measured by design critics but rather the records of the store which compare amount of foot traffi... | Retail design |
811080430_5330-6059 | Since the evolution of retail design and its impact on productivity have become clear , a series of standardisations in the techniques and design qualities has been determined . These standardisations range from alterations to the perspective of the structure of the space , entrances , circulation systems , atmospheric... | Retail design |
811080430_6060-6935 | The structure of retail space creates the constraints of the overall design ; often the spaces already exist , and have had many prior uses . It is at this stage that logistics must be determined , structural features like columns , stairways , ceiling height , windows and emergency exists all must be factored into the... | Retail design |
811080430_6936-8506 | Straight plan : this plan divides transitional areas from one part of the store to the other by using walls to display merchandise . It also leads the consumer to the back of the store . This design can be used for a variety of stores ranging from pharmacies to apparel . Pathway plan : is most suitable for large stores... | Retail design |
811080430_8507-8840 | Once the overall structure and circulation of the space has been determined , the atmosphere and thematics of the space must be created through lighting , sound , materials and visual branding . These design elements will cohesively have the greatest impact on the consumer and thus the level of productivity that could ... | Retail design |
811080430_8841-10127 | Lighting can have a dramatic impact on the space . It needs to be functional but also complement the merchandise as well as emphasize key points throughout the store . The lighting should be layered and of a variety of intensities and fixtures . Firstly , examine the natural light and what impact it has in the space . ... | Retail design |
811080430_10128-10537 | Ambiance can then be developed within the atmosphere through sound and audio , the music played within the store should reflect what your target market would be drawn to , this would also be developed through the merchandise that is being marketed . In a lingerie store the music should be soft , feminine and romanticiz... | Retail design |
811080430_10538-11614 | Materiality is another key selling tool , the choices made must not only be aesthetically pleasing and persuasive but also functional with a minimal need for maintenance . Retail spaces are high traffic area and are thus exposed to a lot of wear this means that possible finishes of the materials should be durable . The... | Retail design |
811080430_11615-12323 | Visual branding of the store will ensure a memorable experience for the consumer to take with them once they leave the store ensuring that they will want to return . The key factor is consistency exterior branding and signage should continue into the interior , they should attract , stimulate and dramatise the store . ... | Retail design |
811080430_12345-12667 | The final element of a well - executed retail space is the staging of the consumer 's perspective . It is the role of retail design to have total control of the view that the consumer will have of the retail space . From the exterior of a retail store the consumer should have a clear unobstructed view into the interior... | Retail design |
802819300_110-367 | Oh , Kay ! 1955 Studio Cast Recording Music George Gershwin Lyrics Ira Gershwin Book Guy Bolton P.G. Wodehouse Basis play La Presidente Productions 1926 Broadway 1927 West End 1928 Broadway revival 1928 Film 1960 Off - Broadway revival 1990 Broadway revival | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_368-981 | Oh , Kay ! is a musical with music by George Gershwin , lyrics by Ira Gershwin , and a book by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse . It is based on the play La Presidente by Maurice Hanniquin and Pierre Veber . The plot revolves around the adventures of the Duke of Durham and his sister , Lady Kay , English bootleggers in Pr... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_982-1226 | The musical opened on Broadway in 1926 , starring Gertrude Lawrence and Victor Moore , and ran for 256 performances . The musical then opened in London 's West End in 1927 , starring Lawrence and John Kirby , where it ran for 213 performances . | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_1420-2511 | Producers Alex A. Aarons and Vinton Freedly imagined Oh , Kay ! as a Princess Theatre - style show , with a contemporary setting , simple sets , and a farcical story . Gertrude Lawrence , who had been featured in the André Charlot revues of 1924 and 1925 , was chosen as the star before the songs or story had been writt... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_2512-2991 | The story aptly captured the spirit of the Roaring Twenties , featuring settings and characters familiar to theatre audiences : a decadent Long Island mansion and notorious ( but comic ) bootleggers . During rehearsals , George Gershwin purchased a rag doll in a Philadelphia toy store . The ballad , `` Someone to Watch... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_3025-3877 | It is 1926 , the Jazz Age and the era of Prohibition . Jimmy Winter is very popular among the young ladies , and they are cleaning the living room of his Long Island , New York , estate , declaring that `` The Woman 's Touch '' is exactly what his home needs . Jimmy has been away but is coming home that evening . In hi... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_3878-4443 | Revenue Officer Jansen arrives , convinced that a crime is in progress , but departs when Jimmy returns home . Jimmy is accompanied by his serious and overbearing second wife , Constance , to whom he has just been married . His first marriage followed a drunken college prank , and the couple has now been separated for ... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_4444-5518 | Jimmy receives a telegram from his lawyer saying that the annulment has not been completed , so Jimmy and Constance are illegally married . Constance furiously leaves for the nearest inn . Jimmy tells Shorty about a beautiful girl who saved him from drowning last summer . He is interrupted when the young ladies who cle... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_5519-6379 | The Duke and Larry arrive at Jimmy 's house the next morning searching frantically for Kay . The pretty girls also drop in , and Larry leads a minstrel - style song and dance ( `` Clap Yo ' Hands '' ) to cheer up the Duke . Kay hides in Jimmy 's bedroom until all the guests leave . The revenue officer returns , and Jim... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_6396-7198 | Wedding photographs of the `` Bride and Groom '' are being taken , and Kay , still disguised as a maid , tries to convince Jimmy that she would be a better wife than fussy Constance . She tells her rag doll that she needs `` Someone to Watch Over Me '' . Larry is supposed to be ferrying the booze out of the cellar , bu... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_7199-7616 | The revenue officer returns and is shocked to hear that Jimmy is getting married that afternoon , since he saw him with his wife the previous night . Kay is trying on one of Constance 's gowns , and , since she does not look like a maid anymore , she and Shorty convince the revenue officer that she is Jimmy 's wife . S... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_7617-8369 | Kay and Shorty plot to stop the wedding . When Jimmy sees Kay in Constance 's dress , she is so beautiful that he kisses her . The wedding begins , and as the Judge reads the service , he is interrupted by Shorty , disguised as a revenue agent , who is executing Kay 's plan . He says that Jimmy is under arrest for hidi... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_8370-8954 | That night , Jimmy gives a party for his friends and the bootleggers . His friends all praise Kay , declaring `` Oh , Kay , You 're OK with Me '' . The revenue officer arrives and confesses that he is really the Blackbird , a famous pirate , and he has just stolen all their liquor ! But it turns out that the truck driv... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_8991-9215 | Oh , Kay ! premiered on November 8 , 1926 , at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway and ran for 256 performances . In London , it played at His Majesty 's Theatre , opening on September 21 , 1927 , and ran for 213 performances . | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_9216-9819 | It was revived at the Century Theatre in 1928 . It was revived Off - Broadway in 1960 , and a 1990 revival played at the Richard Rodgers Theatre and the Lunt - Fontanne Theatre with an all - black cast . In 1997 a Discovering Lost Musicals concert version played at the Barbican Centre in London , using the original scr... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_9820-10197 | Oh , Kay ! was made into a silent film of the same name in 1928 but never into a sound motion picture . A recording of the musical made in 1995 , with Dawn Upshaw , restored the songs The Moon Is On the Sea , When Our Ship Comes Sailing In and Ai n't It Romantic , cut from the original production , and returned Someone... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_10240-10677 | Kay -- Gertrude Lawrence `` Shorty '' McGee -- Victor Moore Jimmy Winter -- Oscar Shaw Constance Appleton -- Sascha Beaumont Mae -- Constance Carpenter Molly Morse -- Betty Compton Larry Potter -- Harland Dixon Dolly Ruxton -- Madeleine Fairbanks Phil Ruxton -- Marion Fairbanks Judge Appleton -- Frank Gardiner Peggy --... | Oh, Kay! |
802819300_10693-11213 | Act I The Woman 's Touch -- Molly Morse , Mae and Ensemble Do n't Ask -- Larry Potter , Phyllis Ruxton and Dolly Ruxton Dear Little Girl -- Jimmy Winter and Girls Maybe -- Jimmy and Kay Clap Yo ' Hands -- Larry , Molly , Daisy , Mae , Peggy and Ensemble Do , Do , Do -- Jimmy and Kay Act II Bride and Groom -- Constance ... | Oh, Kay! |
837454258_70-411 | An individual 's diet is the sum of food and drink that he or she habitually consumes . Dieting is the practice of attempting to achieve or maintain a certain weight through diet . People 's dietary choices are often affected by a variety of factors , including ethical and religious beliefs , clinical need , or a desir... | List of diets |
837454258_412-923 | Not all diets are considered healthy . Some people follow unhealthy diets through habit , rather than through a conscious choice to eat unhealthily . Terms applied to such eating habits include `` junk food diet '' and `` Western diet '' . Many diets are considered by clinicians to pose significant health risks and min... | List of diets |
837454258_1330-1497 | A vegetarian diet is one which excludes meat . Vegetarians also avoid food containing by - products of animal slaughter , such as animal - derived rennet and gelatin . | List of diets |
837454258_1498-2347 | Fruitarian diet : A diet which predominantly consists of raw fruit . Lacto vegetarianism : A vegetarian diet that includes certain types of dairy , but excludes eggs and foods which contain animal rennet . A common diet among followers of several religions , including Hinduism , Sikhism and Jainism , based on the princ... | List of diets |
837454258_2370-3204 | Semi-vegetarianism : A predominantly vegetarian diet , in which meat is occasionally consumed . Kangatarian : A diet originating from Australia . In addition to foods permissible in a vegetarian diet , kangaroo meat is also consumed . Pescetarian diet : A diet which includes fish but not other meats . Plant - based die... | List of diets |
837454258_3249-3572 | A desire to lose weight is a common motivation to change dietary habits , as is a desire to maintain an existing weight . Many weight loss diets are considered by some to entail varying degrees of health risk , and some are not widely considered to be effective . This is especially true of `` crash '' or `` fad '' diet... | List of diets |
837454258_3573-3708 | Many of the diets listed below could fall into more than one subcategory . Where this is the case , it is noted in that diet 's entry . | List of diets |
837454258_3764-4674 | Intermittent fasting : Cycling between non-fasting and fasting as a method of calorie restriction . Body for Life : A calorie - control diet , promoted as part of the 12 - week Body for Life program . Cookie diet : A calorie control diet in which low - fat cookies are eaten to quell hunger , often in place of a meal . ... | List of diets |
837454258_4693-4873 | A very low calorie diet is consuming fewer than 800 calories per day . Such diets are normally followed under the supervision of a doctor . Zero - calorie diets are also included . | List of diets |
837454258_4874-5109 | Inedia ( breatharian diet ) : A diet in which no food is consumed , based on the belief that food is not necessary for human subsistence . KE diet : A diet in which an individual feeds through a feeding tube and does not eat anything . | List of diets |
837454258_5174-6577 | Atkins diet : A low - carbohydrate diet , popularized by nutritionist Robert Atkins in the late - 20th and early - 21st centuries . Proponents argue that this approach is a more successful way of losing weight than low - calorie diets ; critics argue that a low - carb approach poses increased health risks . The Atkins ... | List of diets |
837454258_6624-6955 | McDougall 's starch diet is a high calorie , high fiber , low fat diet that is based on starches such as potatoes , rice , and beans which excludes all animal foods and added vegetable oils . John A. McDougall draws on historical observation of how many civilizations around the world throughout time have thrived on sta... | List of diets |
837454258_6968-7439 | Crash diet and fad diet are general terms . They describe diet plans which involve making extreme , rapid changes to food consumption , but are also used as disparaging terms for common eating habits which are considered unhealthy . Both types of diet are often considered to pose health risks . Many of the diets listed... | List of diets |
837454258_7440-8465 | Beverly Hills Diet : An extreme diet which has only fruits in the first days , gradually increasing the selection of foods up to the sixth week . Cabbage soup diet : A low - calorie diet based on heavy consumption of cabbage soup . Considered a fad diet . Grapefruit diet : A fad diet , intended to facilitate weight los... | List of diets |
837454258_8478-8891 | Detox diets involve either not consuming or attempting to flush out substances that are considered unhelpful or harmful . Examples include restricting food consumption to foods without colorings or preservatives , taking supplements , or drinking large amounts of water . The latter practice in particular has drawn crit... | List of diets |
837454258_8892-9098 | Juice fasting : A form of detox diet , in which nutrition is obtained solely from fruit and vegetable juices . The health implications of such diets are disputed . Master Cleanse : A form of juice fasting . | List of diets |
837454258_9120-9223 | Some people 's dietary choices are influenced by their religious , spiritual or philosophical beliefs . | List of diets |
837454258_9224-11071 | Buddhist diet : While Buddhism does not have specific dietary rules , some buddhists practice vegetarianism based on a strict interpretation of the first of the Five Precepts . Hindu and Jain diets : Followers of Hinduism and Jainism may follow lacto vegetarian diets ( though most do not , as some Hindu festivals requi... | List of diets |
837454258_11107-11361 | People 's dietary choices are sometimes affected by intolerance or allergy to certain types of food . There are also dietary patterns that might be recommended , prescribed or administered by medical professionals for people with specific medical needs . | List of diets |
837454258_11362-13797 | Diabetic diet : An umbrella term for diets recommended to people with diabetes . There is considerable disagreement in the scientific community as to what sort of diet is best for people with diabetes . DASH diet ( Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension ) : A recommendation that those with high blood pressure consume ... | List of diets |
837454258_13810-15936 | Alkaline diet : The avoidance of relatively acidic foods -- foods with low pH levels -- such as grains , dairy , meat , sugar , alcohol , caffeine and fungi . Proponents believe such a diet may have health benefits ; critics consider the arguments to have no scientific basis . Blood type diet : A diet based on a belief... | List of diets |
837454258_15989-16916 | Inuit diet : Inuit people traditionally consume food that is fished , hunted or gathered locally ; predominantly meat and fish . Jenny Craig : A weight - loss program from Jenny Craig , Inc . It includes weight counselling among other elements . The dietary aspect involves the consumption of pre-packaged food produced ... | List of diets |
837454258_16948-19341 | Macrobiotic diet : A diet in which processed food is avoided . Common components include grains , beans and vegetables . Mediterranean diet : A diet based on habits of some southern European countries . One of the more distinct features is that olive oil is used as the primary source of fat . MIND diet : combines the p... | List of diets |
835727589_72-1207 | Bothrops asper Scientific classification Kingdom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata Class : Reptilia Order : Squamata Suborder : Serpentes Family : Viperidae Genus : Bothrops Species : B. asper Binomial name Bothrops asper ( Garman , 1884 ) Geographical range of Bothrops asper . Synonyms B ( othrops ) . atrox var . dirus Jan... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_1253-1842 | Bothrops asper is a highly venomous pit viper species ranging from southern Mexico to northern South America and is considered to be one of the most dangerous snakes in the central hemisphere . Sometimes referred to as the `` ultimate pit viper '' , these snakes are found in a wide range of lowland habitats , often nea... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_2067-2437 | The generic name , Bothrops , comes from the Greek words bothros and ops , which mean `` pit '' and `` face '' ( or `` eye '' ) , respectively . This is a reference to these snakes ' highly sensitive heat - detecting pit organs . The specific epithet , asper , which is a Latin word meaning `` rough '' or `` harsh '' , ... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_2460-2852 | Some of the common names applied to this snake are terciopelo , fer - de-lance , Mapepire balsain ( Trinidad ) , barba amarilla ( Guatemala , Honduras ; `` yellow beard '' ) , equis ( Ecuador & Panama ; `` x '' ) , taya equis ( Colombia ) , cuaima ( Venezuela ) , nauyaca ( México ; from Nahuatl nahui , four , and yacat... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_2853-3178 | The name fer - de-lance is commonly used in North America to refer to this species , as well as to B. atrox , although B. atrox is more commonly referred to as the `` lancehead '' in North America . The name fer - de-lance is not used in the countries inhabited by this species . The name terciopelo means velvet in Span... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_3218-4448 | Bothrops species can be distinguished by their broad , flattened heads which are set apart from the rest of their bodies . The head of this snake is light to dark brown or even black . Although usually absent , it may have occipital blotches or streaks that range from indistinct to distinct . The underside is most ofte... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_4470-5095 | Specimens of this species may weigh up to 6 kilograms ( 13 lb ) and are often 1.2 to 1.8 meters ( 3.9 to 5.9 ft ) in length . Very big females can reach lengths up to 2.5 metres ( 8.2 ft ) , although this is uncommon . These are among the most sexually dimorphic of all snakes . The two sexes are born the same size , bu... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_5096-5381 | Across its geographic range , this species varies greatly phenotypically . As a result , great confusion between it and other related species , most notably Bothrops atrox , which is similar in color but usually has yellow or rust - like tones and rectangular or trapezoidal blotches . | Bothrops asper |
835727589_5404-5819 | It is found in the Atlantic lowlands of eastern Mexico and Central America , including Guatemala , Belize , Honduras , Nicaragua , Costa Rica and Panama . An isolated population occurs in southeastern Chiapas ( Mexico ) and southwestern Guatemala . In northern South America , it is found in Colombia , Ecuador , Guyana ... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_5820-6186 | This is mostly a lowland species that , in Mexico and Central America , occurs from about sea level to 1,200 to 1,300 meters ( 3,900 to 4,300 ft ) altitude . In South America , it apparently ranges to considerably higher elevations : up to 2,500 metres ( 8,200 ft ) in Venezuela and at least 2,640 metres ( 8,660 ft ) in... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_6187-6753 | According to Campbell and Lamar ( 2004 ) , its range in Ecuador extends as far south along the Pacific coast as El Oro Province and the Vilcabamba area of the Río Catamayo Valley . This species is reported to occur from seven ( Bolívar , Carchi , Chimborazo , Esmeraldas , Guayas , Los Ríos and Pichincha ) of the fourte... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_6754-7150 | B. asper occurs throughout the inter-Andes valleys of Colombia across the Caribbean coastal plain through central Venezuela north of the Orinoco as far east as the Delta Amacuro region . This is the only Bothrops species that occurs on the island of Trinidad , although the situation there is complicated due to proximit... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_7215-7972 | This species likes moist environments , and occurs in most life zones located at low or middle elevations ( up to 600 metres ( 2,000 ft ) ) , excluding those with strong seasonal dry periods . They are , however , sometimes found at much higher elevations . This is true in the premontane forest in Costa Rica , the clou... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_8009-8780 | This species is nocturnal and solitary . It is less active in colder and drier periods . B. asper is often found near rivers and streams , basking under the sun during the day and lying still while well camouflaged in leaf litter or under forest cover waiting to ambush prey ( including rats and mice ) that comes within... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_8781-9291 | Compared to the common lancehead , B. atrox , these snakes have been described as excitable and unpredictable when disturbed . They can , and often will , move very quickly , usually opting to flee from danger , but are capable of suddenly reversing direction to vigorously defend themselves . Adult specimens , when cor... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_9401-10677 | The timing of the reproductive cycle and the litter size of this species vary according to location : in some parts of Costa Rica , for example , it is more prolific than in others . Reproduction is highly seasonal and in Costa Rica , reproductive cycles are tightly related to rainfall patterns . The timing of breeding... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_10678-11045 | Male - male combat in this species has not been observed . Females will mate with more than one male during mating season . Mating includes a series of movements of the male , which then slowly chases an accepting female . The female then stops movement and extends her posture to mate . It is not known whether this spe... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_11331-11491 | This species is an important cause of snakebite within its range . Together with Crotalus durissus , it is the leading cause of snakebite in Yucatán , Mexico . | Bothrops asper |
835727589_11492-12045 | It is considered the most dangerous snake in Costa Rica , responsible for 46 % of all bites and 30 % of all hospitalized cases ; before 1947 , the fatality rate was 9 % , but this has since declined to almost 0 % ( Bolaños , 1984 ) , mostly due to the Clodomiro Picado Research Institute , responsible for the production... | Bothrops asper |
835727589_12046-12217 | In the Colombian states of Antioquia and Chocó , it causes 50 -- 70 % of all snakebites , with a sequelae rate of 9 % and a fatality rate of 6 % ( Otero et al. , 1992 ) . | Bothrops asper |
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