"A genus of venomous serpents, they are of small size, live on dry land, and feed upon frogs, lizards,…
"Adder, or Viper (Pelias Berus)"-Whitney, 1902
A small species of venemous serpent found in the European Alps.
A cobra 3 to 4 feet in length with its head up.
The common European viper feeds on a small quadrupeds and reptiles. Its bite is venemous, but not usually…