Snub-nosed viper, Snub-nosed adder
Vipera latastei is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Viperinae of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula and northwestern Maghreb. Three extant subspecies and one extinct subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withThe Lataste's viper is a rare venomous snake. It is grey in color, has a triangular head, a "horn" on the tip of its nose, and a zig-zag pattern on its back. The tip of its tail is yellow.
These snakes are found in southwestern Europe (Portugal and Spain) and northwestern Africa (the Mediterranean region of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia); although this species is possibly extinct in Tunisia. Lataste’s vipers prefer to live in moist, rocky areas, in dry scrubland and woodland, hedgerows, stone walls, and sometimes in coastal dunes.
Lataste’s vipers are secretive creatures and lead a predominantly solitary life. They can be seen day or night but usually spend their time hidden under rocks. They hunt by waiting patiently until the prey passes by and may also use the yellow tips of the tails to lure the prey.
Lataste's vipers are carnivores. Their diet includes small mammals, reptiles, arthropods, and birds.
Females of this species are oviparous; the eggs develop and hatch inside the female. They give birth only once every 3 years to between 2 and 13 fully-developed young.
The main threats to the Lateste’s viper population are the loss of habitat, persecution throughout much of their range, and mortalities on roads.
The IUCN Red List and other sources don’t provide the number of the Lataste’s viper total population size. Currently, this species is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List and its numbers today are decreasing.
