https://critter.science/the-viperine-snake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-viperine-snake Animal Facts and Education Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:43:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://critter.science/the-viperine-snake/#comment-322 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:43:55 +0000 https://critter.science/?p=18950#comment-322 Years ago, I handled these creatures by the hundreds and they rarely bite (and sometimes they do this so gently that you don’t feel but see the with their mouth on your finger). However, not entirely harmless; if a wild, large specimen empties its anal gland content on your hands, you will remember the stink for days. A reminder, the species is strictly protected by Spanish Law, and fines for capturing can be really tough.

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