Ursini’s viperVipera ursinii Description: The common adder, long-nosed adder, and Ursini’s viper basically have the same coloration and dorsal zigzag pattern. The exception among these adders is that the common adder and Ursini’s viper lack the projection of tiny scales on the tip of the nose. Characteristics: These little vipers have an irritable disposition. They…
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Pallas’ viper snake – how to identify, avoid their habitat, and treatment for their bite.
Pallas’ viperAgkistrodon halys Description: Coloration is gray, tan, or yellow, with markings similar to those of the American copperhead. Characteristics: This snake is timid and rarely strikes. Its venom is hemotoxic but rarely fatal. Habitat: Found in open fields, hillsides, and farming regions. Length: Average 45 centimeters (18 inches), maximum 90 centimeters (35 inches). Distribution:…
Long-nosed adder snake – how to identify, avoid their habitat, and treatment for their bite.
Long-nosed adderVipera ammodytes Description: Coloration is gray, brown, or reddish with a dark brown or black zigzag pattern running the length of its back. A dark stripe is usually found behind each eye. Characteristics: A small snake commonly found in much of its range. The term “long-nosed” comes from the projection of tiny scales located…
Common adder – how to identify, avoid their habitat, and treatment for their bite.
Common adder Vipera berus Description: Its color is variable. Some adult specimens are completely black, while others have a dark zigzag pattern running along the back. Characteristics: The common adder is a small true viper that has a short temper and often strikes without hesitation. Its venom is hemotoxic, destroying blood cells and causing tissue…
Western diamondback rattlesnake – how to identify, avoid their habitat, and treatment for their bite.
Western diamondback rattlesnake Crotalus atrox Description: The body is a light buff color with darker brown diamond-shaped markings. The tail has heavy black and white bands. Characteristics: This bold rattlesnake holds its ground. When coiled and rattling, it is ready to defend itself. It injects a large amount of venom when it bites, making it…
Tropical rattlesnake – how to identify, avoid their habitat, and treatment for their bite.
Fer-de-lance snake – the most feared snake on the planet – how to identify, avoid their habitat, and treatment for their bite.
Jumping viper snake – how to identify, avoid their habitat, and treatment for their bite.
Mojave (Mohave) rattlesnake – how to identify, avoid their habitat, and treatment for their bite.
The Mojave Rattlesnake’s (also known as Mohave Rattlesnake, Mojave Green, Mojave Diamond Rattlesnake, and Mojave Rattler) entire body is a cream or sandy color, sometimes pale green (depending upon its surroundings) with darker diamond-shaped markings bordered by lighter-colored scales and black bands around the tail.








