Vipers are snakes belonging to the family Viperidae, made of hundreds of species that can be found in all but the coldest climates. The viper is native to every continent except for Australia and Antarctica. The name comes from the Latin words “vivo” and “pario,” together meaning “live birth.” There are a few species who [...]
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Cobra
The name “cobra” is derived from the Portuguese “cobra capo,” literally “snake hood.” This term can refer to any hooded snake, regardless of taxonomy. Most of these snakes are in the Elapidae family, but because the term is so general almost 300 species fall into this category. Although they’re closely identified with a threatening head [...]
Python
Python is a genus of snake that is often confused with the boa, with which they share several physical traits; Several snake species have been classified under both groups at one time or another. Although both hunt by constricting prey, boas give live birth and lack heat-sensing pits. The python’s natural habitat is in Sub-Saharan [...]