Viperinae in the context of "Vipera aspis"

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⭐ Core Definition: Viperinae

Viperinae, or viperines, are a subfamily of vipers endemic to Europe, Asia and Africa. They are distinguished by their lack of the heat-sensing pit organs that characterize their sister group, the subfamily Crotalinae. Currently, 13 genera are recognized. Most are tropical and subtropical, although one species, Vipera berus, even occurs within the Arctic Circle. Like all vipers, they are venomous.

The common names "pitless vipers", "true vipers", "Old World vipers", and "true adders" all refer to this group.

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👉 Viperinae in the context of Vipera aspis

Vipera aspis is a viper species found in southwestern Europe. Its common names include asp, asp viper, European asp, and aspic viper, among others. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. Bites from this species can be more severe than from the European adder, V. berus; not only can they be very painful, but approximately 4% of all untreated bites are fatal. The specific epithet, aspis, is a Greek word that means "viper." Five subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

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Subfamily (biology) → Viperidae → Endemism → Europe → Asia → Africa → Infrared sensing in snakes → Sister group → Crotalinae → Genus → Tropics → Subtropics → Vipera berus → Arctic Circle → Venomous snake → Old World →