Meadow Viper

The meadow viper is a small, venomous snake found in parts of southeast France, Italy, and eastern Europe. It’s one of the rarest vipers, with its survival threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. Often called Orsini’s viper, it prefers grassy meadows and open landscapes.

• It belongs to the Viperidae family, known for its venomous snakes.
• Its habitat includes fragmented areas across eastern Europe.
• Several subspecies of the meadow viper are recognized.