Join the Asp Quiz to Enhance Your Knowledge of One of History’s Most Notable Snakes

Close-up of Vipera aspis (Asp viper). The snake has long, hollow fangs it can rotate independently.

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Key Points

Welcome to the Asp Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most fascinating snakes in history! This snake is known for its symbol of royalty and its highly toxic venom. Their fangs are hinged, hollow, and rotatable. They can also rotate their fangs independently or together, which allows them to conserve venom which takes a long time to renew once they use it.

Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Asps if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you want to learn more about this snake with the hemotoxic venom!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the Asp?

Vipera ammodytes
Vipera berus
Vipera ursinii
Vipera aspis

Where is the Asp native to?

North America
Asia
Europe
Australia

What type of animal is the Asp?

Mammal
Reptile
Bird
Amphibian

What is the average length of an Asp?

3-4 feet
2-3 feet
4-5 feet
1-2 feet

What is the primary diet of the Asp?

Insects
Small mammals
Fish
Plants

What is the main habitat of the Asp?

Forests
Deserts
Wetlands
Grasslands

What is the average lifespan of an Asp in the wild?

15-20 years
20-25 years
5-10 years
10-15 years

What is the conservation status of the Asp?

Near Threatened
Endangered
Vulnerable
Least Concern

What is the primary method of reproduction for the Asp?

None of the above
Eggs
Live birth
Both eggs and live birth

How many offspring does an Asp typically have at once?

16-20
10-15
1-10
5-12

What is the main predator of the Asp?

Humans
Large mammals
Other snakes
Birds of prey

What is the primary defense mechanism of the Asp?

Aggression
Venom
Camouflage
Speed

What is the main type of venom does the Asp possess?

Hemotoxic
Myotoxic
Neurotoxic
Cytotoxic

What is the primary color of the Asp?

Green
Black
Red
Brown

What type of scales does the Asp have?

Granular
Keeled
Smooth
Spiny

What type of eyes does the Asp have?

No pupils
Vertical pupils
Horizontal pupils
Round pupils

What type of habitat does the Asp prefer?

Dry
Hot
Cold
Wet

What is the primary method of hunting for the Asp?

Constriction
Drowning
Chasing
Ambush

What is the primary method of thermoregulation for the Asp?

Panting
Basking
Shivering
Sweating

Types Of Asps

This reptile belongs to the genus Vipera of which there are currently around 21 recognized species. This snake is in the species Vipera aspis and has a total of 5 recognized subspecies. Although the asp is associated with Egyptian symbolism and was a symbol of royalty in Egypt, it is not native to this country. This reptile is endemic to Southwestern Europe and can be found throughout parts of this region, most notably France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. These are the 5 subspecies:

Interesting Viper Facts

Vipera aspis goes by the several names such as asp viper and Jura viper and it is said that historically, the name asp was used for any snake that was venomous. It is one of the most commonly found venomous snakes in Italy and France and although its populations are still low, it has become an invasive species in parts of the Netherlands. Read on to discover more interesting facts.

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Melissa Bauernfeind

Melissa Bauernfeind was born in NYC and got her degree in Journalism from Boston University. She lived in San Diego for 10 years and is now back in NYC. She loves adventure and traveling the world with her husband but always misses her favorite little man, "P", half Chihuahua/half Jack Russell, all trouble. She got dive-certified so she could dive with the Great White Sharks someday and is hoping to swim with the Orcas as well.