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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.
Vipers are a group of snakes in the family Viperidae that inhabit all continents except Australia and Antarctica, and are found in nearly all terrestrial ecosystems, from deserts to moist tropical forests.
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.
Mar 11, 2016 · Vipers are a large family of snakes; the scientific name is Viperidae. They are found all over the world, with the exceptions of Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar, north of the Arctic...
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.
Apr 16, 2019 · Vipers (Viperidae) are a group of snakes known for their long fangs and venomous bite. Vipers include true vipers, bush vipers, rattlesnakes, pit vipers, adders and night adders.
Learn more about Vipers and get answers to frequently asked questions about these snakes. Photo by Scott Trageser. How many species of vipers are there in the world? What is the differences and similarities between vipers and the other snakes? Where are vipers found? Why do vipers have vertical pupils? What are fangs?
