Reptiles > Vipers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rhombic Night AdderScientific Name: Causus rhombeatusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 18–30 in (45–75 cm); Maximum recorded up to 39 in (100 cm)Weight: Adult weight: 5.3–14.0 oz (150–400 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild...
Reptiles > Vipers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Matilda’s Horned ViperScientific Name: Atheris matildaeCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 20–26 in (50–65 cm); heavily keeled compact bodyWeight: 2.5–5.0 oz (70–140 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild montane forest...
Reptiles > Vipers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Emerald Horned PitviperScientific Name: Ophryacus smaragdinusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 18–26 in (45–65 cm)Weight: 4.0–9.0 oz (115–255 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in cloud forest environmentsDiet: Carnivorous ambush...
Reptiles > Vipers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ruby-eyed Green Pit ViperScientific Name: Trimeresurus rubeusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 18–26 in (45–66 cm); females reach larger maximum sizes than malesWeight: 2.0–5.5 oz (60–155 g)Lifespan: Estimated 10–15 years...
Reptiles > Vipers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Maya’s Pit ViperScientific Name: Trimeresurus mayaaeCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 24–30 in (60–75 cm); Tail length: 4–6 in (10–15 cm)Weight: 3.5–7.0 oz (100–200 g)Lifespan: 10–14 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore...
Reptiles > Vipers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ridge-nosed RattlesnakeScientific Name: Crotalus willardiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 15–24 in (38–61 cm); rarely exceeds 26 inWeight: 3.5–7.0 oz (100–200 g)Lifespan: 15–20 years in the wild; documented up to 25...
Reptiles > Vipers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gaboon ViperScientific Name: Bitis gabonicaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 1.2–1.8 m (3.9–5.9 ft); exceptionally large individuals up to 2.1 m (6.9 ft)Weight: 8–14 kg (18–31 lb); maximum verified record up to 20 kg (44...
