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Viper, (family Viperidae), any of more than 200 species of venomous snakes belonging to two groups: pit vipers (subfamily Crotalinae) and Old World vipers (subfamily Viperinae), which are considered separate families by some authorities. They eat small animals and hunt by striking and envenomating.
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Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder [3] and the common European viper, [4] is a species of venomous snake in the family Viperidae. The species is extremely widespread and can be found throughout much of Europe, and as far as East Asia. [2] There are three recognised subspecies.
May 27, 2024 · Vipers are a large subfamily of venomous snakes in the Viperidae family of the class Reptilia. They inhabit most of continental Europe, Asia, and Africa and are responsible for a large number of snakebites in those areas. Vipers are diverse and highly evolved, with retractable fangs and large venom glands.
Aug 3, 2020 · The viper snake is one of over 200 species that belong to the family Viperidae. Species from this large family are found all over the world, except for Antarctica, Australia, north of the Arctic Circle, New Zealand, Madagascar, and some island clusters such as Hawaii.
A Viper is any number of venomous snake species in the Viperidae family. Researchers recognize hundreds of different species of Vipers, and place them in three different subfamilies. They group the species into “true,” pit, and Fea’s Vipers.
The term “viper” refers to any of 200+ species of venomous snakes that are classified into two groups: the pit vipers or the Old World Vipers. Vipers prey on small animals and look for food by hunting, striking and biting their prey.
The fer-de-lance, known in Spanish as barba amarilla (“yellow chin”), is a pit viper (subfamily Crotalinae)—i.e., distinguished by a small sensory pit between each eye and nostril. It has a broad triangular head and is usually about 1.2 to 2 metres (4 to 7 feet) long.
Vipers are snakes that are present in all continents except Australia and Antarctica. They can be found in most of terrestrial ecosystems, from deserts to moist tropical forests. Most viper species live on land (terrestrial species) or in the trees (arboreal species).
Everything you should know about the Pit Viper. The Pit Viper is a family of venomous snake species characterized by unique pits on their heads.
