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European Viper(female)

Vipera berus

Photo by Gaia80
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Description:

Almost black viper sunbathing 50-65cm, likely a female due to its size and that it's black, the zigzag-pattern was only visible on an angle. Almost stepped on it, but it gave off a sharp hiss to warn me. This one was very quick due to being in the sun for a long time, but managed to get some photos before it went away.

Habitat:

Dense spruce forest, in an opening creating grassland.

Reference Links:

Vipera berus - Wikipedia

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