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Kreuzotter- common adder

Die Kreuzotter (Vipera berus) ist eine kleine bis mittelgroße Giftschlange Eurasiens aus der Familie der Vipern (Viperidae).Das auffälligste Zeichnungsmerkmal ist ein dunkles Zickzack-Band auf dem Rücken. Ebenso wie die Grundfarbe kann auch die Rückenzeichnung sehr variabel ausgebildet sein.

 

Vipera berus, the common European adder[3] or common European viper,[4] is a venomous snake that is extremely widespread and can be found throughout most of Western Europe and as far as East Asia. They are not regarded as especially dangerous;[3] the snake is not aggressive and usually bites only when really provoked, stepped on, or picked up. Bites can be very painful, but are seldom fatal.Adults grow to a total length (including tail) of 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in) and a mass of 50 to 180 g (1.8 to 6.3 oz)

(Wikipedia)

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