#Viper

Reptiles • September 23, 2022

Different Types of Viper Snakes Explained

There are numerous types of viper snakes around the globe, and it is essential to be familiar with them all. This article will cover the various viper species you should be aware of. Because all types of viper snakes possess a one-of-a-kind combination of traits, getting as much information as possible about them before going […]

Kehinde Ikpea • August 14, 2024

Reptiles • July 26, 2022

15 Different Types of Vipers

Vipers are the largest group of venomous snakes and are found all over the world. Their fangs are positioned in the front of their mouths, making it easy to strike quickly at any prey that comes too close.  There are 15 different types of vipers, each with distinctive characteristics and subspecies, which can be confusing […]

Lydia Oyelakin • November 23, 2024

Reptiles • January 20, 2021

Russell’s Viper Profile and Information

Russell’s Viper, which has the scientific name Daboia russelii, belongs to the family of venomous snakes called Viperidae, which is native to the subcontinent of India. The name Russell’s Viper was given in honor of Patrick Russell, who was the first to write about it in 1796 in his work “An account of Indian serpents, […]

Kingsley Felix • June 29, 2024

Reptiles • October 28, 2020

Carpet Viper: Profile and Information

Echis (common names: saw-scaled viper, carpet viper) is a genus of venomous viper and is mostly seen in the dry region of Africa, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, Pakistan, and India. They have been known to display a distinctive threat by rubbing some areas of their body to create a ‘’sizzling’’ warning sound. The name […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 22, 2024

Reptiles • April 10, 2020

Gaboon Viper: Profile and Information

The Gaboon viper is one of the world’s most unique viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Like all other vipers, this is a venomous snake. It is the largest member of the viper in the genus Bitis and has the longest fangs, reaching up to 2 inches in length. It […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 18, 2024