Overview

A biological taxonomy of snakes that are widely distributed around the world.

Belongs to Reptile, Squamata.

Includes Azemiopinae (so-called Fea's vipers), Causinae (Night adders), Crotalinae (Pit vipers), Viperinae (True or pitless vipers).

Most species have potent hemotoxins, and some also have neurotoxins.

The largest species is Lachesis muta, which inhabits Central and South America, reaching 360 cm in length.

Titles of some works

The word "VIPER" and phrases containing it are used in the titles of works in multiple fields such as video and games.

• Character from the game Valorant→Viper (Valorant)
• Character from the game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE→Viper (Goddess of Victory: NIKKE)