Definitions
- Referring to a venomous snake with long, hinged fangs. - Talking about a snake that is often found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. - Describing a snake that can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, deserts, and grasslands.
- Referring to a venomous snake with a slender body and smooth scales. - Talking about a snake that is often found in Africa. - Describing a snake that is known for its speed and agility.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are venomous snakes.
- 2Both are known for their lethal bites.
- 3Both are predators that hunt small animals.
- 4Both have distinctive physical features that help identify them.
- 5Both can be found in various habitats.
What is the difference?
- 1Geography: Vipers are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, while mambas are found only in Africa.
- 2Physical characteristics: Vipers have long, hinged fangs, while mambas have slender bodies and smooth scales.
- 3Venom: The venom of vipers is hemotoxic, meaning it destroys red blood cells and tissue, while the venom of mambas is neurotoxic, meaning it attacks the nervous system.
- 4Speed: Mambas are known for their speed and agility, while vipers are generally slower-moving snakes.
- 5Size: Mambas are generally longer than vipers, with some species reaching up to 14 feet in length, while vipers are usually shorter and thicker.
Remember this!
Viper and mamba are both venomous snakes that are known for their lethal bites. However, they differ in their geography, physical characteristics, venom, speed, and size. Vipers are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, have long, hinged fangs, and their venom is hemotoxic. Mambas are found only in Africa, have slender bodies and smooth scales, and their venom is neurotoxic. Additionally, mambas are known for their speed and agility, while vipers are generally slower-moving snakes.
