Search results
Apr 8, 2019 · When many people think of snakes, they conjure up a vision of venomous serpents with huge fangs, large diamond-shaped heads, and cat-like eyes.
- Kevin Torregrosa
Photos: What are vipers? by Kevin Torregrosa 8 April 2019...
- Kevin Torregrosa
- Fea’S Vipers
- White-Headed Fea Vipers
- Snouted Night Adders
- Lichtenstein’s Night Adders
- West African Night Adders
- Lined Night Adders
- Rattlesnakes
- Crossed Pit Vipers
- Velvet Pit Vipers
- Southern American Bushmasters
Scientific name: Azemiops feae Fea’s vipers are one of the two species of the Azemiopsgenus, endemic to Asia. While the population of these snakes is not at risk, they’re secretive and very rarely seen, so very little is known about them. They’re found in parts of South and Central China, and even parts of Myanmar and Vietnam. There, they live in o...
Scientific name: Azemiops kharini These two snakes are the only members of the Azemiopsgenus, and the only noticeable difference between the two is the coloration of the head. White-headed Fea vipers have almost completely white heads, while snakes with darker heads often have white bands across the head. Just like their cousins, these snakes are e...
Scientific name: Causus defilippii Usually found in eastern and southern Africa, snouted night adders are short snakes, rarely growing past 20 inches in length. Their name derives from their very prominent snout, often pointing upwards. These light brown snakes occur in savannas and forests, usually staying near moist areas, where they hide during ...
Scientific name: Causus lichtensteinii To clear up any confusion – this species does not occur in the country of Lichtenstein or any European country. It was named after Martin Hinrich Lichtenstein, a German herpetologist. It’s found in western, eastern, and central Africa. These vipers are known to be good swimmers and they’ve spread to islands on...
Scientific name: Causus maculatus Located in western and central Africa, these snakes usually inhabit forests and savannahs, but they can seemingly survive in partly arid areas too. Disregarding its name completely, these adders are active both during the day and the night. They mostly feed on small frogs, while their venom is weak for humans and u...
Scientific name: Causus bilineatus Limited to the southern parts of central Africa, this viper usually inhabits forests and swamps where they mostly feed on frogs and toads. They can’t grow past 26 inches in length, and they’re usually brown. Night adders are mostly terrestrial snakes that stay close to the ground. Because of this, their coloring i...
Scientific name (genera): Crotalus & Sistrurus There are 36 species of rattlesnakes, spread from Canada to Argentina. Because of their high venom potency, these snakes are considered extremely dangerous and should be avoided if come across in the wild. Rattlesnakes are characterized by the rattle on the end of the tail. To warn predators of their p...
Scientific name: Bothrops alternatus Crossed pit vipers are venomous snakes found in South America, which the largest reported (but not confirmed) specimens exceeding 6 feet in length. There’s no single color palette as it differs from one snake to another, but they all have a crossed pattern on their backs. These types of vipers in South Americaar...
Scientific name: Bothrops asper Velvet pit vipers are regarded as the all-around best pit vipers in every aspect. They have large fangs, which makes envenomation very easy, while they’re long (up to 8 feet) and heavy (up to 13 pounds). They’re usually dark brown with darker triangles on the back. These snakes are usually found in eastern Mexico and...
Scientific name: Lachesis muta These snakes are found in South America and on the island of Trinidad. They can grow up to 8 feet in length, making them the longest types of vipersin the western hemisphere. The only longer venomous snakes are king cobras and black mambas. They’re very well adapted to their environment and they’re almost invisible in...
Mar 11, 2016 · The family Viperidae includes adders, pit vipers (like rattlesnakes, cottonmouths and copperheads), the Gaboon viper, green vipers and horned vipers. All vipers are venomous and have long,...
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.
Dec 3, 2021 · The Viper produces several types of venom. The venom consists of protease; these are enzymes that disintegrate proteins. The effects of protease include bleeding, swelling, pain, necrosis (death in cells, tissues, and organs due to absence of blood supply), and impairment of the blood’s coagulation.
The adder is the UK's only venomous snake, but it's incredibly shy of people. Discover its little known mating rituals, unusual facts, folklore and more.
People also ask
Are vipers venomous?
What venom does a Viper produce?
What is a venomous snake?
How venomous is a viper bite?
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.
