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This snake was found on the edge of a creek in Oklahoma. Agkistrodon piscivorus is a species of venomous snake , a pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae . It is one of the world's few semiaquatic vipers (along with the Florida cottonmouth ), and is native to the Southeastern United States . [ 5 ]
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 ]
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
The eastern hognose snake feeds extensively on amphibians, and has a particular fondness for toads. This snake has resistance to the toxins toads secrete. This immunity is thought to come from enlarged adrenal glands which secrete large amounts of hormones to counteract the toads' powerful skin poisons. At the rear of each upper jaw, it has ...
"Asp" is the modern anglicisation of the word "aspis", which in antiquity referred to any one of several venomous snake species found in the Nile region. [1] The specific epithet, aspis, is a Greek word that means "viper". [2] It is believed that aspis referred to what is now known as the Egyptian cobra. [3]
Heterodon is a genus of harmless colubrid snakes endemic to North America. [1] They are stout with upturned snouts and are perhaps best known for their characteristic threat displays.
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The hemotoxic venom in rhinoceros vipers is much more dominant. This venom attacks the circulatory system of the snake's victim, destroying tissue and blood vessels. Internal bleeding also occurs. When not in use, the rhino viper's fangs are folded up into the roof of the snake's mouth. The snake has the ability to control the movement of its ...