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Viperidae
Photo courtesy of Zoltan
Found virtually all over the world, with a few exceptions, four subfamilies of Viperidae are currently recognized, and this category is for three of those subfamilies. Until relatively recently, two other genera Azemiops and Causus were also included in the Viperinae, however, they were eventually considered so distinctive within the Viperidae, that separate subfamilies were created for them. These groups, together with the genera currently recognized as belonging to the Viperinae, are often referred to collectively as the true vipers. Viperids have a pair of long hollow fangs used to inject venom from glands located towards the rear of the upper jaws, just behind the eyes. Each of the two fangs is at the front of the mouth and can rotate back and forth. When not in use, the fangs fold back against the roof of the mouth and are enclosed in a membranous sheath. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Viperidae. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.
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ISO Pygmy Rattlesnake
by nokool61 - Jun 14, 2017 07:28 PM |
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Pictagaster in October?
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timber fangs
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New Saw Scale sick
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CB Rhino's
by fascination - Jul 02, 2013 12:35 AM |
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I am a new one of king snake
by wondermai - Jun 29, 2013 06:52 AM |
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Gaboon Viper Parasite
by Trolligans - May 11, 2013 06:04 PM |
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Frozen Dinners or Fresh Kills?
by webskipper - Jul 30, 2012 12:59 PM |
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Eyelash viper
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Jun 23, 2012 02:58 PM by Texastrash |
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Why!?
by treyk - Apr 16, 2012 02:47 PM |
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orange cottonmouths
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Authoritative books on Bothrops?
by bwaffa - Mar 17, 2012 11:06 PM |
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Diamondback Rattlesnake question
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Tanzanian Puff Adder
by horridumangeli - Feb 26, 2012 02:16 AM |
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Feb 26, 2012 09:09 AM by PHFaust |
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VIRGINIA – Exotics Ban Imminent!!!
by PythonEugenics - Jan 25, 2012 12:50 PM |
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Eyelash Viper info?
by shedyourfears - Jan 17, 2012 04:50 PM |
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Copperhead
by Joeycoco98 - Dec 16, 2011 04:24 PM |
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my new painting.
by gaboonviper615 - Nov 21, 2011 04:22 PM |
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Dec 01, 2011 10:48 AM by viper9 |
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Cerastes cerastes
by naja-naja - Nov 05, 2011 11:09 PM |
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Another Scammer
by sflaskamp - Oct 06, 2011 07:48 PM |
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Least deadly Vipers
by DKing38 - Aug 08, 2011 07:29 PM |
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Sep 28, 2011 04:30 AM by Viktor |
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Bitis parviocula
by vvp77k - Jul 29, 2011 08:54 PM |
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Dec 07, 2011 10:55 PM by alexkeown |
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ON Press: 'I just got bit by a snake'
by - Jul 15, 2011 09:23 AM |
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Baby rhino?
by Rearfanged1 - Jun 28, 2011 11:29 PM |
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FL Press: Man bitten by pet puff adder
by - Jun 16, 2011 06:24 AM |
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Constipation in eyelash vipers
by spider916 - May 23, 2011 08:18 PM |
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GBR Press: Experts DNA test adders
by - Mar 30, 2011 10:51 AM |
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My New Find
by AllenSheehan - Mar 19, 2011 08:54 PM |
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Eyelash Viper at the SCZ
by Z_G_Reptiles - Mar 14, 2011 11:29 PM |
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Survivor Redemtion Island
by GTPJAKE - Feb 23, 2011 10:40 PM |
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Bitis arietans
by horridumangeli - Feb 17, 2011 10:54 PM |
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Nov 21, 2011 05:21 PM by gaboonviper615 |
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TN Press: Snakebite death puzzles expert
by - Jan 31, 2011 07:51 AM |
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Feb 16, 2011 11:59 PM by horridumangeli |
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eylash vipers
by spider916 - Jan 29, 2011 03:00 PM |
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Feb 05, 2011 05:29 PM by stevenorndorff |
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ZAF Press: Not shy to drive after bite
by - Jan 25, 2011 09:17 AM |
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Shipping on Delta
by sflaskamp - Jan 22, 2011 10:24 AM |
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AUS Press: Snake bite victim discharged
by - Jan 11, 2011 09:51 AM |
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KS Press x2: Zoo employee hospitalized
by - Jan 11, 2011 07:39 AM |
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My Lake Victoria Puff Adder
by horridumangeli - Dec 31, 2010 06:06 PM |
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AR Press: Fayetteville Man Bit by Mamba
by - Dec 21, 2010 11:37 AM |
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Wild Western Cottonmouth
by tspuckler - Oct 02, 2010 09:05 AM |
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FL Press: Bite victim is venom-free
by - Sep 17, 2010 09:34 AM |
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GBR Press: Lucky to be alive after adder
by - Sep 15, 2010 12:11 PM |
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GBR Press: 5 Dogs bit by Adders
by - Sep 09, 2010 07:33 AM |
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GBR Press: Man nearly died after adder
by - Sep 09, 2010 07:23 AM |
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GBR Press: Adder bite hospitalises man
by - Sep 07, 2010 01:23 PM |
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FL Press: Venomous viper bites Tampa man
by - Sep 03, 2010 05:55 AM |
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Hets - Heterozygous
by webskipper - Aug 28, 2010 11:46 AM |
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GBR Press: 'That's not a snake bite!'
by - Aug 24, 2010 06:59 AM |
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FL Press: Man Bitten By Snake in Lowe's
by - Aug 20, 2010 06:14 AM |
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RUS Press: African viper in Russia woods
by - Aug 18, 2010 09:12 AM |
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Crotalus viridis nuntius
by webskipper - Aug 04, 2010 10:45 PM |
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Copperhead Rescued
by mrtigger - Jul 25, 2010 04:37 PM |
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Aberrant Southern Copperhead
by Gsc - Jul 18, 2010 10:25 PM |
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Need advice about feeding WC Sidewinder
by spidermah - Jul 15, 2010 07:33 PM |
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Coaxing a Baby Rattler to Eat
by webskipper - Jul 15, 2010 03:48 PM |
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Desert Sidewinder (Crotalus Cerastes)
by snakeholic - Jun 09, 2010 12:55 AM |
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Jul 14, 2010 12:30 AM by ChondroFrank |
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Need Advice Arboreal
by newviper3 - Jun 02, 2010 06:18 PM |
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pigmy rattler pics
by geckoejon - May 12, 2010 09:35 PM |
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May 17, 2010 12:14 AM by vosstattoos |
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searching for Bitis parviocula
by Walter_regius - May 10, 2010 03:36 PM |
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Jun 11, 2010 01:05 PM by nietzsche |
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skull and squams
by vosstattoos - Apr 27, 2010 06:13 AM |
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Jun 18, 2010 04:08 PM by snaketatter |
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Eyelash Viper eye infection
by Joleena - Apr 19, 2010 01:45 PM |
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viperdae paintings
by vosstattoos - Apr 04, 2010 08:36 PM |
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May 29, 2010 03:39 AM by pytonson |
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Chinese Bamboo Vipers (Protobothrops ste
by resenterprises - Mar 03, 2010 10:11 PM |
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Mar 22, 2010 10:58 AM by chilton |
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he drinks alone
by texasviper619 - Jul 01, 2009 06:53 PM |
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Regs governing Gaboon vipers... ?
by babysdaddy - Feb 17, 2009 07:15 PM |
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Mar 14, 2010 05:09 PM by StevenOrndorff |
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DC Press: Ever see a snake surgery?
by - Aug 02, 2008 10:33 AM |
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cottonmouth today
by mrtigger - May 20, 2008 07:01 PM |
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gaboon enclosure type
by RachelS. - May 19, 2008 10:20 AM |
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Aug 15, 2009 09:40 PM by bushog4 |
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VA Press: No sightings of missing snake
by - Apr 02, 2008 07:42 PM |
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MI Press: Study of venom drug Viprinex
by - Mar 06, 2008 12:11 PM |
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Vipera pontica Question
by yasin1 - Feb 25, 2008 06:08 PM |
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Oct 06, 2008 02:52 PM by yasin1 |
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Vipera xanthina Pictures
by yasin1 - Feb 18, 2008 09:20 PM |
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Feb 20, 2008 03:21 PM by Phobos |
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ISR Press: Man saved by his own antidote
by - Feb 12, 2008 07:38 AM |
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Bushmasters
by zbass222 - Jan 08, 2008 01:15 PM |
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