There are many different types of vipers in the world, and it’s important to be familiar with them all. This blog post will discuss the different types of vipers you need to know about, from the common rattlesnake to the puff adders.
Each type of viper has its own unique set of characteristics, so it’s important to learn about them all before you go on your next snake hunt!
Viperidae is a family of snakes that includes over 200 species of venomous snakes. The vipers are characterized by their long, hinged fangs that can deliver a large amount of venom in a single bite.
Vipers are found on every continent except Antarctica, and they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
Vipers are split into four sub-families Crotalinae (pit vipers), Viperinae (true vipers), Causinae (Night Adders) and the Azemiopinae (Fea’s vipers).
Pit vipers are a type of venomous snake that gets its name from the heat-sensing pits located between their eyes and nostrils.
Pit vipers include snakes such as the rattlesnake, copperhead, and water moccasin. These snakes are found in a wide variety of habitats, from deserts to rainforests.
Pit vipers typically have triangular heads and stout bodies.
True vipers are a type of venomous snake that is characterized by their long, hinged fangs. True vipers include snakes such as the puff adder, bush viper, and carpet vipers.
These snakes are found in a wide variety of habitats, from deserts to rainforests. True vipers typically have slender bodies and triangular heads.
Night adders are a type of venomous snake that is characterized by their short, bodies, seven species are currently recognized.
The Viperidae family, which includes the poisonous viper species A. feae and A. kharini, is known as the Azemiopinae subfamily. There are no recognized subspecies. It was previously regarded as one of the most early vipers, but molecular studies have revealed that it is a member of Crotalinae.
It is distributed throughout Southeast Asia, China, northern Tibet, and Vietnam. Fea’s vipers are their common names.
Examples of Vipers
- Common European adder (Vipera berus)
- Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)
- Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
- Rattlesnake (Crotalus)
- Bush Viper (Atheris)
- Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)
- African saw-scaled viper (Echis ocellatus)
Common European Adder (Vipera berus)
The common European adder is a venomous viper that is found in Europe. It is the only member of the Vipera genus that is found in Europe. The common European adder has a wide variety of color morphs, and it can be brown, gray, or black in color. It typically has a zig-zag pattern on its back. The common European adder is a relatively small snake, and it can grow to be 60-90 cm in length.
Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)
The Eastern copperhead is a venomous pit viper that is found in the eastern United States. It is a relatively small snake, and it can grow to be 60-90 cm in length. The Eastern copperhead is typically brown or reddish-brown in color, with a dark hourglass-shaped pattern on its body.
Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
The cottonmouth or water moccasin is a venomous pit viper that is found in the southeastern United States. It is a large snake, and it can grow to be 120-180 cm in length. The cottonmouth is typically dark brown or black in color, with a white or light-colored band around its neck.
Rattlesnake (Crotalus)
Rattlesnakes are a group of venomous snakes that are found in the Americas. There are many different species of rattlesnake, and they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Rattlesnakes are typically brown, gray, or green in color, with patterns on their bodies. Some species of rattlesnake have a rattle at the end of their tail, which they use to make a loud noise.
Bush Viper (Atheris)
Bush vipers are a group of venomous snakes that are found in Africa. They are typically green or brown in color, with patterns on their bodies. Bush vipers typically grow to be 55-80 cm in length.
Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)
The puff adder is a venomous snake that is found in Africa. It is the largest member of the Bitis genus, and it can grow to be 120-180 cm in length. The puff adder is typically brown or reddish-brown in color, with a dark zig-zag pattern on its back.
African saw-scaled viper (Echis ocellatus)
The African saw-scaled viper is a venomous snake that is found in Africa. It is a small snake, and it can grow to be 30-60 cm in length. The African saw-scaled viper is typically brown or gray in color, with a pattern of dark spots on its body. It gets its name from the saw-like scales that are found on its body.
There are many different types of venomous snakes, and they can be found all over the world. Some of the most common types of venomous snakes include the vipers.
It is important to be aware of these different types of snakes, and to know how to identify them.
If you see a snake that you think might be venomous, it is important to stay away from it and to call animal control. Do not try to capture it or kill it yourself.
Venomous snakes can be dangerous, and it is best to leave them alone.