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Meadow viper (Vipera ursinii rakosiensis)

Natural History Museum Vienna

Natural History Museum Vienna
Vienna, Austria

The meadow viper was commonly found in eastern Austria until the early 20th century, with the last recorded sighting in 1973. Despite intensive searches, there was no more evidence of this species in Austria since then. Today it can be found only in parts of Hungary and Romania.

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  • Title: Meadow viper (Vipera ursinii rakosiensis)
  • Rights: (c) NHM (Alice Schumacher)
Natural History Museum Vienna

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