Bothrops pauloensis is a species of pit viper from Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia - most commonly Cerrado. It is named specifically after São Paulo. As with all vipers, it is Venomous.

 Bothrops pauloensis displays stripes on the sides of its head behind the eyes as well as 11 to 25 blotches along the sides of its body. The colouration is highly variable, but it is often cream with black blotches. The placement of the blotches is also variable, but they are often distanced from each other.

Venom: The venom of Bothrops pauloensis has been researched for its toxins´ possible therapeutic effects.

+	Toxin	Effects
C-type lectin	Bactericidal]]
LAAO	Antiplatelet]]
Metalloproteinases]]	Antiangiogenic]]
Phospholipase	Antiplatelet
Serine proteinase	Defibrinating

Habitat: Bothrops pauloensis is often in high altitude areas at with a high humidity and low temperature.

Reproduction: Bothrops pauloensis reproduces sexually and is ovoviviparous.