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 …

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 …

Oct 1, 2023 · 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 …

May 27, 2024 · The asp is a venomous snake native to parts of Europe. Although this reptile has long been associated with the culture of ancient Egypt, historians believe the Egyptian symbolism referred …

Aug 19, 2025 · The term “asp” often evokes images of ancient Egypt and Cleopatra, but it does not refer to a single snake species. Instead, “asp” is a historical name applied to several different venomous …

Apr 25, 2024 · Get to know the asp viper (Vipera aspis) – its size, color, range, habitat, diet, reproduction, predators, lifespan, bite, symptoms, and venom.

Mar 22, 2025 · There are tons of different types of asp snakes, each with its own quirky personality and care requirements. Some are, like, *massive*, others are more petite. (I’ve seen some truly …

Why are they Called Asp Snakes? The Egyptian cobra is also known as Cleopatra’s Asp or Asp snake. Supposedly, Cleopatra committed suicide using the venom of this famed Asp snake. This particular …

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.

Vipera aspis is a viper species found in southwestern Europe. Its common names include asp, asp viper, [5] European asp, [6] and aspic viper, [7] among others. Like all other vipers, it is venomous.