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Vipera ursinii macrops

A species of Palaearctic vipers
Scientific name : Vipera ursinii macrops Genus : Palaearctic vipers

Vipera ursinii macrops, A species of Palaearctic vipers
Scientific name: Vipera ursinii macrops
Genus: Palaearctic vipers
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Description

Vipera ursinii macrops exhibits a unique form of reproductive strategy called viviparity, a characteristic that enhances survival in its mostly cool Alpine and sub-Alpine habitats. Its primary prey are small mammals and insects, which it ensnares using a swift, forward strike powered by its musculature, releasing a cytotoxic venom that swiftly immobilizes the victim.

General Info

Lifespan

15-20 years

Diet

Vipera ursinii macrops is predominantly an insectivore, feasting mainly on large orthopterans, such as grasshoppers and crickets. Its diet also includes small rodents and lizards, supplementing its diverse nutritional intake.

Behavior

Vipera ursinii macrops is a solitary and secretive snake, known for its defensive hissing when threatened. Rather than hunting, it prefers to ambush its prey, using its natural camouflage as an aid. Vipera ursinii macrops exhibits ophidiophobia, bearing live young instead of laying eggs. Distinctively, unlike most vipers, vipera ursinii macrops shows diurnal behavior, being active during the daytime.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Vipers
Genus
Palaearctic vipers
Species
Vipera ursinii macrops
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