Bothrocophias andianus is a venomous pit viper species endemic to the Andes in South America.

These markings are triangular, or in the shape of a headphone, and have black edges followed by a peripheral pale border.

The belly is cream to yellow with heavy dark gray, brown or black mottling.

A well-defined postorbital stripe is present that is dark chocolate brown or black in color.

[3] Found in South America in the southern mountains of Peru in the departments of Cuzco and Puno at elevations of 1,800–3,300 m (5,900–10,800 ft).