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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 ...
This is a list of all genera, species and subspecies of the subfamily Viperinae, otherwise referred to as viperines, true vipers, pitless vipers or Old World vipers. It follows the taxonomy of McDiarmid et al. (1999) [ 1 ] and ITIS .
Macrovipera lebetinus schweizeri, the Milos viper, also known as the Cyclades blunt-nosed viper, [3] [4] is a subspecies of venomous snake in the family Viperidae. The subspecies is endemic to the Cyclades Archipelago of Greece in the Aegean Sea .
Hognose snakes are frequently found in the exotic pet trade. H. nasicus are often considered to be the easiest to care for, and captive-bred stock is easily found. H. platirhinos is commonly found, but their dietary requirements can be a challenge for some keepers.
The snake's typical size is about 1.0 m (39.3 in) in total length (body and tail) and very stout. Large specimens of 190 cm (75 in) total length, weighing over 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) and with a girth of 40 cm (16 in) have been reported.
Echis carinatus, known as the saw-scaled viper, [2] Indian saw-scaled viper, little Indian viper, [3] and by other common names, is a viper species found in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, and especially the Indian subcontinent.
Macrovipera lebetinus, known as the blunt-nosed viper, Lebetine viper, Levant viper, [3] and by other common names, is a viper species found on islands in the Aegean Sea and in much of the Middle East, and as far east as Kashmir. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. Five subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate race ...
Vipera ammodytes, commonly known as horned viper, long-nosed viper, nose-horned viper, and sand viper, [3] [4] is a species of viper found in southern Europe, mainly northern Italy, the Balkans, and parts of Asia Minor. Like all other vipers, it is venomous.