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Why is a viper snakes latin name viper aspis?

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Vipera aspis is the latin name belonging to a species of venomous viper, found in south-Western Europe. It's bite is considered more severe than the European adder (vipera berus). Not only is the bite more painful - but about 4% of people bitten die.

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