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Common European Adder vs Mediterranean pond turtle

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Common European Adder

Common European Adder

Vipera berus

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Mediterranean pond turtle

Mediterranean pond turtle

Mauremys leprosa

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Size

Common European Adder

Common European Adder

0.9 m

Human

1.75 m

Mediterranean pond turtle

Mediterranean pond turtle

0.25 m

Common European AdderMediterranean pond turtle
Weight50–180 g0.4–2 kg
Length50–90 cm12–25 cm
Top Speed4.5 km/h2.5 km/h
Lifespan10–25 yrs20–40 yrs
Incubation–60 days
Offspring3–20 3–20
DietCarnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatForest, Wetland, Mountain, Grassland, HeathlandWetland, River, Lake, Coast, Grassland
RegionsNordics, EuropeEurope, Africa, Asia
FamilyViperidaeGeoemydidae
OrderSquamataTestudines