337) ASP Viper

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Scientific name: Vipera aspis

Weight: Length: 20-23 ½ in rarely 35 in Lives: Mountain slopes, scrub, and dry woodland. Central and West Europe.

Diet: Voles, mice, lizards, birds,

Eggs: 5-22

ASP Viper are venomous and unlike most European vipers, this viper is more slender. This viper has a upturned snout, and a triangular shaped head. Unlike most vipers, the ASP Viper has no nose horns. The ASP Viper venom is stronger than a adder, however this viper venom can vary depending where they lived. Females are larger than males, and gives birth to live young. They are more active during the day.

 They are more active during the day

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