Bothrops pauloensis is a species of pit viper from Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia - most commonly Cerrado.

The colouration is highly variable, but it is often cream with black blotches.

[2] The venom of Bothrops pauloensis' has been researched for its toxins' possible therapeutic effects.

[3] Antitumoral Bactericidal Leishmanicidal Antiplatelet Fibrinogenolytic Antitumoral Bactericidal Leishmanicidal Bothrops pauloensis is often in high altitude areas at 200–500 m (660–1,640 ft) with a high humidity and low temperature.

[4] Bothrops pauloensis reproduces sexually and is ovoviviparous.