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Asp
The Asp viper is a venomous snake that occurs in southwestern Europe. The head of this snake is broad, triangular and quite distinct from the neck. The tip of the snout is slightly but distinctly upturned. Males are generally grey in color while the females can be grey, brown and various shades of orange. The dorsal markings vary strongly but only rarely take the form of a clear zigzag pattern.
Asp vipers are found in France, Andorra, northeastern Spain, extreme southwestern Germany in the southern Black Forest, Switzerland, Italy, San Marino, and northwestern Slovenia. These snakes have specific habitat requirements. They need warm areas that are exposed to the sun, structured vegetation and comparatively dry soils.
Asp vipers are diurnal snakes and lead a solitary life. During the hot weather, they become more active in the evenings. These snakes live in burrows made by small rodents such as voles or mice in which they also hibernate during cold winter months. Asp vipers are calm and cautious in their nature. They are not aggressive and when disturbed prefer to flee and hide in cover.
Asp
The Asp viper is a venomous snake that occurs in southwestern Europe. The head of this snake is broad, triangular and quite distinct from the neck. The tip of the snout is slightly but distinctly upturned. Males are generally grey in color while the females can be grey, brown and various shades of orange. The dorsal markings vary strongly but only rarely take the form of a clear zigzag pattern.
Asp vipers are found in France, Andorra, northeastern Spain, extreme southwestern Germany in the southern Black Forest, Switzerland, Italy, San Marino, and northwestern Slovenia. These snakes have specific habitat requirements. They need warm areas that are exposed to the sun, structured vegetation and comparatively dry soils.
Asp vipers are diurnal snakes and lead a solitary life. During the hot weather, they become more active in the evenings. These snakes live in burrows made by small rodents such as voles or mice in which they also hibernate during cold winter months. Asp vipers are calm and cautious in their nature. They are not aggressive and when disturbed prefer to flee and hide in cover.