Which snake is the only dangerous venomous snake on Cyprus?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The blunt-nosed viper
- Step 1: Most snakes on the island are harmless. Step 2. The blunt-nosed viper (Macrovipera lebetina) is the venomous species of Cyprus and is rarely seen. Answer: The blunt-nosed viper. Why not the others: The whip snake and the grass snake are harmless; the Montpellier snake is mildly venomous but not dangerous to humans.
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