| − | '''Vipers''' are a family of [[snake]] (the '''Viperidae''') found throughout the world except in [[Australia]] and [[Madagascar]]. Their bite is [[venom|venomous]], which they use to catch small animals, such as [[lizards]] and [[birds]], that constitute their diet. Viper venom can be fatal to humans if treatment is not sought. Like many snakes, vipers have special organs that allow them to sense [[infrared]].<ref>http://www.amersol.edu.pe/ms/7th/7block/jungle_research/new_cards/11d/report11d.html</ref> | + | '''Vipers''' are a family of [[snake]] (the '''Viperidae''') found throughout the world except in [[Australia]] and [[Madagascar]]. Their bite is [[venom]]ous, which they use to catch small animals, such as [[lizard]]s and [[bird]]s, that constitute their diet. Viper venom can be fatal to humans if treatment is not sought. Like many snakes, vipers have special organs that allow them to sense [[infrared]].<ref>http://www.amersol.edu.pe/ms/7th/7block/jungle_research/new_cards/11d/report11d.html</ref> |