viperidae

What could be more iconic among snake lovers than the viper's fangs, dripping venom? The main content of this book introduces readers to the viper, from fangs to tail, as well as what they eat, where they live, and what their life cycle is like. This book includes a description of the viper's super senses, including its ability to sense heat in its environment to catch its prey. Full-color photographs show off vipers on the hunt, drawing curious readers into their habitat.

Describes the general characteristics of vipers--snakes that are members of the Viperidae family, explains how they kill prey, how they hunt, and where they live, looks at several different types of vipers, and discusses interactions between vipers and people.

Describes the physical attributes, habitat, and hunting and mating methods of vipers.

Describes what various types of vipers look like, what they eat, where they can be found, how they defend themselves, the danger from their bites, and the outlook for their future.

Discusses that viper which spends its life in the trees of tropical forests.