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The common European adder, aka marlies, prags, bardas, common viper, common European viper, European viper, European common viper, northern viper, crossed viper, adder, common adder, cross adder, common cross adder, and European adder, (talk about an identity crisis) can be found throughout Europe and into Asia. They tolerate a variety […]

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The Namaqua dwarf adder can be found in Namibia and South Africa. They are quite possibly the world’s smallest adder species. These vipers prefer a coastal sand dune habitat, as they can burrow into the sandy substrate to not only stay cool, but also to ambush their unsuspecting prey. Even […]

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The common death adder can be seen throughout much of eastern and coastal southern Australia. In central Australia you’ll find the desert death adder and to the north you’ll see the northern death adder. There are also several other species around the country with less of a range. Common death […]

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