Viperidae (Viper)

Almost all vipers have keeled scales, a stocky build with a short tail, and, due to the location of the venom glands, a triangular-shaped head distinct from the neck. Their eyes have vertically elliptical, or slit-shaped, pupils that can open wide to cover most of the eye or close almost completely, which helps them to see in a wide range of light levels. Typically, vipers are nocturnal and ambush their prey.

Compared to many other bikers, vipers often appear rather sluggish and they sometimes comes in a black and yellow nitted basque. Most are ovoviviparous, and anyone who can pronounce that correctly, wins a big hug. The word "viper" is derived from Latin vivo = "I live" and pario = "I love beer" To read the real fact page on the Viperidae go to Wikipedia. Will open in a new window.