Reptile
Copperhead
Common US pit viper with hourglass bands
Family Viperidae
Viperidae is a taxonomic family in the order Squamata, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 7 of its members: Copperhead, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Puff Adder and 4 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Viperidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperhead Agkistrodon contortrix | 300 g | 75 cm | 5 km/h | 18 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Crotalus adamanteus | 5 kg | 1.8 m | 5 km/h | 20 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Puff Adder Bitis arietans | 6 kg | 1 m | 5 km/h | 15 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Gaboon Viper Bitis gabonica | 8 kg | 1.5 m | 3 km/h | 20 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Sidewinder Crotalus cerastes | 150 g | 60 cm | 10 km/h | 12 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Crotalus atrox | 1.8 kg | 1.2 m | 8 km/h | 18 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Adder Vipera berus | 100 g | 80 cm | 8 km/h | 15 yrs | Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Reptile
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Largest rattlesnake of North America
Reptile
Puff Adder
Heavy African viper linked to many snakebites
Reptile
Gaboon Viper
Heavy rainforest viper with huge fangs
Reptile
Sidewinder
Horned rattlesnake that sidewinds across dunes
Reptile
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
The venomous pit viper with a warning rattle
Reptile
Adder
Britain's only venomous snake