" Asp " is the modern anglicisation of the word "aspis", which in antiquity referred to any one of several venomous snake species found in the Nile region. [1] . The specific epithet, aspis, is a Greek word that means "viper". [2] . It is believed that aspis referred to what is now known as the Egyptian cobra. [3]

2025年2月16日 · Asp, anglicized form of aspis, name used in classical antiquity for a venomous snake, probably the Egyptian cobra, Naja haje. It was the symbol of royalty in Egypt, and its bite was used for the execution of favoured criminals in Greco-Roman times.

2023年10月1日 · The Asp, also known as the Egyptian Cobra, is a highly venomous snake species found in Africa and parts of the Middle East. It is known for its distinctive hood and deadly venom, which can cause severe neurological symptoms and even death if not treated promptly.

2024年5月27日 · An asp is a type of poisonous snake that is native to parts of Europe. It reaches 3 feet in length and has long curved fangs. An asp is a reptile and a member of the viper family.

The Asp viper (Vipera aspis) is a venomous snake found in southwestern Europe. Bites from this species can be very painful and about 4% of all untreated bites are fatal. The head of the Asp viper is broad, triangular, and quite distinct from the neck. The tip of the snout is slightly but distinctly upturned.

2020年12月4日 · The Asp was the first snake to be born from Medusa’s blood, and it has the most poison in its body of any snake. As such it has garnered a fearsome reputation in classical sources. When speaking of the asp it is important to differentiate between the Egyptian cobra, the aspic viper, and the asp of legend, which is both and more besides.

The asp, scientifically known as Vipera aspis, is a venomous snake native to parts of Europe. This reptile has a rich history intertwined with ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman cultures. Despite its long-standing symbolism and feared venom, the asp is a …

Common names: burrowing vipers, burrowing asps, mole vipers,[1] more. Atractaspis is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Atractaspidae, also known as the stiletto snakes. The genus is endemic to Africa and the Middle East. The genus contains 15 species that are recognized by …

2024年12月19日 · The ASP snake, also known as the Egyptian cobra, is a venomous snake that belongs to the family Elapidae. It is considered a relatively large snake, with adults reaching an average length of 4 to 6 feet.

2016年10月26日 · The asp or the Egyptian cobra is usually described as a two foot long snake with shiny yellow irises and small shield like structures on their head. The asp has usually a turned up snout giving it the appearance of a small spike. The underside of this snake is usually gray, dirty yellow or blackish in color.