As the title says, what is the difference/relationship between snakes, serpents, and vipers? Are they subsets? Synonyms? Taxonomy? I’m really dumb so please make it simple.
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“Serpent” is just another, somewhat archaic term for a snake. It may also refer to mythical creatures such as sea serpents.
Vipers are a specific subset of venomous snakes in the family *viperidae* noted for their triangular heads and long, hinged fangs.
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