Viperidae

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Viperidae [r]: are a family of venomous snakes found all over the world, except in Antarctica, Australia, Ireland, Madagascar, Hawaii (U.S. state), New Zealand, various other isolated islands, and north of the Arctic Circle. All have relatively long, hinged fangs that permit deep penetration and injection of venom. [e]

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