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Taxonomy of the genus Montivipera Biodiversity of the family Viperidae

Bibliography of the genus
Montivipera (Middle East Mountain Vipers)

(Reptilia: Serpentes: Viperidae)

Note: In order to limit redundancy, relevant literature indexed in the related bibliographies in the left column may not have been included in this page. For a comprehensive search of literature, these bibliographies should therefore also be consulted.


Montivipera in general

Ettling, J. 2005. Saint Louis Zoo Wildcare Institute: center for conservation of near east mountain vipers. Herpetological Review 36(3): 231-232.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. A review of the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia: Viperidae). pp. 223-225. In: Rocek, Z. (ed.). Studies in herpetology. Proceedings of the European herpetological meeting (3rd ordinary general meeting of the Societas Europaea Herpetologica), Prague 1985. Charles University, Prague. 754 pp.

Nilson, G.; Tuniyev, B.; Andren, C.; Orlov, N.L.; Joger, U.; Herrmann, H.W. 1999. Taxonomic position of the Vipera xanthina complex. Kaupia Darmstädter Beiträge Zur Naturgeschichte 8: 99-102.

Rastegar-Pouyani, E.; Oraie, H.; Khosravani, A.; Kaboli, M.; Mobaraki, A.; Yousefi, M.; Behrooz, R.; Fakharmanesh, Z.; Wink, M. 2014. A re-evaluation of taxonomic status of Montivipera (Squamata: Viperidae) from Iran using a DNA barcoding approach. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 57: 350-356.

Montivipera bornmuelleri

Abi-Rizk, A.; Rima, M.; Hraoui Bloquet, S.; Sadek, R.; Sleiman, Y.; Fajloun, Z.; Hleihel, W. 2017. Lethal, hemorrhagic, and necrotic effects of Montivipera bornmuelleri venom. Current Herpetology 36(1): 58-62.

Hraoui-Bloquet, S.; Sadek, R.A.; Accary, C.; Hleihel, W.; Fajloun, Z. 2012. An ecological study of the Lebanon Mountain Viper Montivipera bornmuelleri (Werner, 1898) with a preliminary biochemical characterization of its venom. Lebanese Science Journal 13(1): 89-101.

Mertens, R. 1967. Über Lachesis libanotica und den Status von Vipern bornmuelleri. Senckenbergiana Biologica 48: 153-159.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1985. Systematics of the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia: Viperidae). 3. Taxonomic status of the Bulgar Dagh viper in south Turkey. Journal of Herpetology 19(2): 276-283.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. The mountain vipers of the Middle East - the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia, Viperidae). Bonner Zoologische Monographien 20: 1-90.

Nilson, G.; Andren, C. 1992. The species concept in the Vipera xanthina complex: reflecting evolutionary history or hiding biological diversity? Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 421-424.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1991. Rediscovery of the Bolkar viper: morphological variation and systematic implications on the 'Vipera xanthina complex'. Amphibia-Reptilia 12(3): 305-327.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1992. The "Vipera xanthina complex" - a reply to Nilson and Andren. Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 425.

Montivipera bulgardaghica

Bettex, F. 1993. Beobachtungen an Vipera bulgardaghia, Vipera albizona und Vipera xanthina im Freiland und im Terrarium. Herpetofauna (Weinstadt) 15(86): 21-26.

Göcmen, B.; Arikan, H.; Yildiz, M.Z.; Mermer, A.; Alpagut-Keskin, N. 2009. Serological characterization and confirmation of the taxonomic status of Montivipera albizona (Serpentes, Viperidae) with an additional new locality record and some phylogenetical comments. Animal Biology (Leiden) 59(1): 87-96.

Mulder, J. 1994. Additional information on Vipera albizona (Reptilia, Serpentes, Viperidae). Deinsea 1: 77-83.

Mulder, J. 1995. Herpetological observations in Turkey (1987-1995). Deinsea 2: 51-66.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1985. Systematics of the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia: Viperidae). 3. Taxonomic status of the Bulgar Dagh viper in south Turkey. Journal of Herpetology 19(2): 276-283.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. The mountain vipers of the Middle East - the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia, Viperidae). Bonner Zoologische Monographien 20: 1-90.

Nilson, G.; Andren, C. 1992. The species concept in the Vipera xanthina complex: reflecting evolutionary history or hiding biological diversity? Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 421-424.

Nilson, G.; Andren, C.; Flardh, B. 1990. Vipera albizona, a new mountain viper from central Turkey, with comments on isolating effects of the Anatolian 'Diagonal'. Amphibia-Reptilia 11(3): 285-294.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1991. Rediscovery of the Bolkar viper: morphological variation and systematic implications on the 'Vipera xanthina complex'. Amphibia-Reptilia 12(3): 305-327.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1992. The "Vipera xanthina complex" - a reply to Nilson and Andren. Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 425.

Schmidtler, J.F.; Eiselt, J.; Sigg, H. 1990. Die subalpine Herpetofauna des Bolkar-Gebirges (Mittlerer Taurus, Südtürkei). Herpetofauna (Weinstadt) 12(64): 11-20.

Montivipera kuhrangica

Rajabizadeh, M.; Nilson, G.; Kami, H.G. 2011. A new species of mountain viper (Ophidia: Viperidae) from the central Zagros Mountains, Iran. Russian Journal of Herpetology 18(3): 235-240.

Montivipera latifii

Andrén, C.; Nilson, G. 1979. Vipera latifii (Reptilia, Serpentes, Viperidae) an endangered viper from Lar Valley, Iran, and remarks on the sympatric herpetofauna. Journal of Herpetology 13(3): 335-341.

Hromadka, J. 1979. [Vipera latifii a new species of snake]. (In Czech). Ziva 27(1): 26-27.

Kian, N.; Kaboli, M.; Karami, M.; Alizadeh, A.; Teymurzadeh, S.; Khalilbeigi, N.; Murphy, J.B.; Nourani, E. 2011. Captive management and reproductive biology of Latifi's viper (Montivipera latifii) (Squamata: Viperidae) at Razi Institute and Tehran University in Iran. Herpetological Review 42(4): 535-539.

Mamet, S.; Kudryavtsev, S. 1996. Breeding Latifi's viper (Vipera latifii) at Moscow Zoo. The Snake 27(2): 147-148.

Mertens, R.; Darevsky, I.S.; Klemmer, K. 1967. Vipera latifii, eine neue Giftschlange aus dem Iran. Senckenbergiana Biologica 48: 161-168.

Nasoori, A.; Taghipour, A.; Delavar, S.; Aminirissehei, A.; Moghaddam, S. 2014. Heart place and tail length evaluation in Naja oxiana, Macrovipera lebetina, and Montivipera latifii. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 7: S137-S142.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. The mountain vipers of the Middle East - the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia, Viperidae). Bonner Zoologische Monographien 20: 1-90.

Nilson, G.; Andren, C. 1992. The species concept in the Vipera xanthina complex: reflecting evolutionary history or hiding biological diversity? Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 421-424.

Nilson, G.; Sundberg, P. 1981. The taxonomic status of the Vipera xanthina complex. Journal of Herpetology 15(3): 379-381.

Rajabizadeh, M.; Yazdanpanah, A.; Ursenbacher, S. 2012. Preliminary analysis of dorsal pattern variation and sexual dimorphism in Montivipera latifii (Mertens, Darevsky and Klemmer, 1967) (Ophidia: Viperidae). Acta Herpetologica 7(1): 13-21.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1991. Rediscovery of the Bolkar viper: morphological variation and systematic implications on the 'Vipera xanthina complex'. Amphibia-Reptilia 12(3): 305-327.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1992. The "Vipera xanthina complex" - a reply to Nilson and Andren. Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 425.

Montivipera raddei

Bozhansky, A.T.; Kudryavtsev, S.V. 1986. Ecological observations of the rare vipers of the Caucasus. pp. 495-498. In: Rocek, Z. (ed.). Studies in herpetology. Proceedings of the European herpetological meeting (3rd ordinary general meeting of the Societas Europaea Herpetologica), Prague 1985. Charles University, Prague. 754 pp.

Darevsky, I.S. 1966. Ecology of rock-viper (Vipera xanthina raddei) in the natural surroundings of Armenia. Memorias do Instituto Butantan (Sao Paulo) 33: 81-83.

Eiselt, J.; Baran, I. 1970. Ergebnisse zoologischer Sammelreisen in der Türkei: Viperidae. Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien 74: 357-369.

Ettling, J. 2005. Saint Louis Zoo Wildcare Institute: center for conservation of near east mountain vipers. Herpetological Review 36(3): 231-232.

Ettling, J.; Aghasyan, A.; Aghasyan, L. 2012. Envenomation by an Armenian Viper, Montivipera raddei (Boettger 1890): a case history. Russian Journal of Herpetology 19(3): 203-206.

Ettling, J.; Marfisi, A. 2002. Male combat in two species of mountain vipers, Montivipera raddei and M. wagneri. pp. 163-166. In: Schuett, G.W.; Höggren, M.; Douglas, M.E.; Greene, H.W. (eds.). Biology of the vipers. Eagle Mountain Publishing, Eagle Mountain. 580 pp.

Ettling, J.A.; Aghasyan, A.L.; Aghasyan, L.A. 2015. The conservation of rare Armenian vipers Montivipera raddei and Pelias spp. pp. 81–88. In: Zoological Society of London (ed.). International Zoo Yearbook. Vol. 49. Reptile Conservation. Zoological Society of London, London. 442 pp.

Ettling, J.A.; Aghasyan, L.A.; Aghasyan, A.L.; Parker, P.G. 2013. Spatial ecology of Armenian Vipers, Montivipera raddei, in a human-modified landscape. Copeia 2013(1): 64-71.

Ettling, J.A.; Aghasyan, L.A.; Aghasyan, A.L.; Parker, P.G. 2016. Spatial ecology of Armenian Vipers, Montivipera raddei, in two different landscapes: human-modified vs. recovered-natural. Russian Journal of Herpetology 23(2): 93-102.

Ettling, J.A.; Parker, P.G. 2017. Genetic diversity and population structure of Armenian Vipers, Montivipera raddei, in two landscapes: implications for conservation. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 12(2): 435-446

Franzen, M.; Sigg, H. 1989. Bemerkungen zu einigen Schlangen Ostanatoliens. Salamandra 25(3-4): 203-212.

Kian, N.; Kaboli, M.; Mahmoud, K.; Murphy, J.B. 2013. Observations on the endangered Iranian Zanjan Viper, Montivipera albicornuta (Squamata: Viperidae), in captivity and in the wild. Herpetological Review 44(1): 86-89.

Kudryavtsev, S.V.; Mamet, S. 1991. Husbandry and propagation of the Radde's viper Vipera raddei raddei Boett. Herpetological Review 22(3): 96.

Nilson, G. 1998. Venomous snakes in west Asia: applicability of current species concepts. Russian Journal of Herpetology 5(2): 92-96.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1985. Systematics of the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia: Viperidae). 1. A new Iranian viper in the raddei species-group. Amphibia-Reptilia 6(2): 207-214.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. A review of the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia: Viperidae). pp. 223-225. In: Rocek, Z. (ed.). Studies in herpetology. Proceedings of the European herpetological meeting (3rd ordinary general meeting of the Societas Europaea Herpetologica), Prague 1985. Charles University, Prague. 754 pp.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. The mountain vipers of the Middle East - the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia, Viperidae). Bonner Zoologische Monographien 20: 1-90.

Nilson, G.; Andren, C. 1992. The species concept in the Vipera xanthina complex: reflecting evolutionary history or hiding biological diversity? Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 421-424.

Nilson, G.; Sundberg, P. 1981. The taxonomic status of the Vipera xanthina complex. Journal of Herpetology 15(3): 379-381.

Safdarian, P.; Todehdehghan, F.; Hojatia, V.; Shiravi, A. 2016. Seasonal changes in the testicular activity of the Iranian Mountain Viper, Montivipera albicornuta (Nilson & Andren, 1985) (Reptilia: Viperidae). Zoology in the Middle East 62(1): 39-45.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1991. Rediscovery of the Bolkar viper: morphological variation and systematic implications on the 'Vipera xanthina complex'. Amphibia-Reptilia 12(3): 305-327.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1992. The "Vipera xanthina complex" - a reply to Nilson and Andren. Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 425.

Sigg, H. 1987. Ein erster Fund von Vipera raddei kurdistanica in der Südosttürkei. Herpetofauna (Weinstadt) 9(48): 24-26.

Montivipera wagneri

Arikan, H.; Göcmen, B.; Mermer, A.; Bahar, H. 2005. An electrophoretic comparison of the venoms of a colubrid and various viperid snakes from Turkey and Cyprus, with some taxonomic and phylogenetic implications. Zootaxa 1038: 1-10.

Arikan, H.; Kumlutas, Y.; Türkozan, O.; Baran, I. 2003. Electrophoretic patterns of some viper venoms from Turkey. Turkish Journal of Zoology 27(3): 239-242.

Bergman, J. 1992. Ein erster Fund einer abnormen, runden Pupille bei Vipera wagneri Nilson & Andren 1984. Sauria (Berlin) 14(1): 33.

Chiszar, D.; Brown, J.; Chiszar, A.; Smith, H.M. 1999. Strike-induced chemosensory searching in the Caucasus viper (Vipera kaznakovi) and the ocellate mountain viper (Vipera wagneri). Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society 35(3): 85-91.

Ettling, J.; Marfisi, A. 2002. Male combat in two species of mountain vipers, Montivipera raddei and M. wagneri. pp. 163-166. In: Schuett, G.W.; Höggren, M.; Douglas, M.E.; Greene, H.W. (eds.). Biology of the vipers. Eagle Mountain Publishing, Eagle Mountain. 580 pp.

Joger, U.; Teynie, A.; Fuchs, D. 1988. Morphological characterization of Vipera wagneri Nilson & Andren, 1984 (Reptilia: Viperidae), with first description of the males. Bonner Zoologische Beiträge 39(2-3): 221-228.

Kumlutas, Y.; Ilgaz, C.; Candan, K. 2015. Westernmost record of Montivipera wagneri (Nilson & Andrén, 1984). Herpetozoa 28(1-2): 98-101.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1984. Systematics of the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia: Viperidae). 2. An overlooked viper within the xanthina species-group in Iran. Bonner Zoologische Beiträge 35(1-3): 175-184.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. The mountain vipers of the Middle East - the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia, Viperidae). Bonner Zoologische Monographien 20: 1-90.

Stumpel, A.; Podloucky, R.; Corbett, K.; Andren, C.; Bea, A.; Nilson, G.; Oliveira, M.E. 1992. Threatened reptiles in Europe requiring special conservation measures. pp. 25-34. In: Korsos, Z. & Kiss, I. (eds.). Proceedings of the 6th Ordinary General Meeting of the Societas Europaea Herpetologica, 19-23 August 1991, Budapest, Hungary. Hungarian Natural History Museum, Budapest. 531 pp.

Teynie, A. 1987. Observations herpetologiques en Turquie. 1ere partie. Bulletin de la Societe Herpetologique de France 43: 9-18.

Montivipera xanthina

Arikan, H.; Göcmen, B.; Mermer, A.; Bahar, H. 2005. An electrophoretic comparison of the venoms of a colubrid and various viperid snakes from Turkey and Cyprus, with some taxonomic and phylogenetic implications. Zootaxa 1038: 1-10.

Arikan, H.; Kumlutas, Y.; Türkozan, O.; Baran, I. 2003. Electrophoretic patterns of some viper venoms from Turkey. Turkish Journal of Zoology 27(3): 239-242.

Bettex, F. 1993. Beobachtungen an Vipera bulgardaghia, Vipera albizona und Vipera xanthina im Freiland und im Terrarium. Herpetofauna (Weinstadt) 15(86): 21-26.

Broggi, M.F. 2006. Isolation und Landnutzungswandel und ihre Einflüsse auf die Herpetofauna - dargestellt am Beispiel der Insel Tilos (Dodekanes, Griechenland). Herpetozoa 19(1-2): 13-16.

Capula, M.; Luiselli, L. 1993. Northernmost Horvath's Rock Lizard populations, the Vipera xanthina complex and the meaning of a correct herpetology: within what limits should authors of science act? Die Eidechse 4(8): 8-14.

Cattaneo, A. 2007. Osservazioni sull'ofiofauna dell'isola egea di Symi (Sporadi meridionali). Bollettino del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Venezia 58: 257-267.

Cattaneo, A. 2014. Variabilità e sottospecie de Montivipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) nelle Isole Egee orientali (Reptilia Serpentes Viperidae). Naturalista Siciliano, S. IV 38(1): 51-83.

Cattaneo, A. 2017. Note sull'erpetofauna dell'Evros sud-occidentale (Grecia NE) e nuovo contributo alla conoscenza di Montivipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) della Tracia Greca centro-orientale, con descrizione di Montivipera xanthina occidentalis subsp. nova (Reptilia Serpentes Viperidae). Naturalista Siciliano, S. IV 41(1): 53-74.

Diesener, G. 1974. Beitrag zur Biologie der Bergotter. DATZ (Die Aquarien- und Terrarien-Zeitschrift) 27(7): 249-251.

Dimitropoulos, A. 1987. Some notes based on observations of the Ottoman viper, (Vipera xanthina xanthina, Gray, 1849) in the Greek islands of Leros, Dodecanes (S.E. Aegean) and Chios (E. Aegean). Herptile 12(2): 72-81.

Dimitropoulos, A. 1988. A few notes about the captive breeding and mating behaviour of Milos Levantine viper (Vipera lebetina shweizeri) (Werner, 1935), and the Ottoman viper (Vipera xanthina xanthina) (Gray, 1849). Herptile 13(3): 93-98.

Dimitropoulos, A. 1990. A new locality record of Ottoman viper, Vipera xanthina (Serpentes, Viperidae) from the Greek island of Oenousses, N.E. Aegean. Annales Musei Goulandris 8: 245-249.

Dimitropoulos, A.; Giannatos, G.; Mertzanis, G. 1988. An additional record of Ottoman viper, Vipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) from mainland Greece. Herptile 13(3): 99-103.

Eiselt, J.; Baran, I. 1970. Ergebnisse zoologischer Sammelreisen in der Türkei: Viperidae. Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien 74: 357-369.

Gardenfors, U. 1980. Ein Nachweis von Vipera xanthina in Griechenland (Reptilia: Serpentes: Viperidae). Salamandra 16(4): 270.

Jablonski, D.; Zerzan, D.; Cicek, K. 2015. Scorpions as a prey for Ottoman viper, Montivipera xanthina: the first record from southwestern Anatolia, Turkey. Biharean Biologist 9(1): 152301, 78-79.

Joger, U.; Nilson, G. 2005. Montivipera xanthina - Bergotter. pp. 63-76. In: Joger, U. & Stümpel, N. (eds.). Handbuch der Reptilien und Amphibien Europas. Schlangen III. Viperidae. AULA-Verlag, Wiebelsheim. 420 pp.

Kurnaz, M.; Bülbül, U.; Eroglu, A.I.; Kutrup, B.; Koc, H. 2018. Northwesternmost locality record of Montivipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) in Turkey. Herpetozoa 30(3-4): 218-221.

Kurnaz, M.; Bülbül, U.; Eroglu, A.I.; Kutrup, B.; Koc, H. 2018. Northwesternmost locality record of Montivipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) in Turkey. Herpetozoa 30(3-4): 218-221.

Murphy, J.B.; Barker, D.G. 1980. Courtship and copulation of the Ottoman viper (Vipera xanthina) with special reference to use of the hemipenes. Herpetologica 36(2): 165-170.

Nilson, G. 1998. Venomous snakes in west Asia: applicability of current species concepts. Russian Journal of Herpetology 5(2): 92-96.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1985. Systematics of the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia: Viperidae). 3. Taxonomic status of the Bulgar Dagh viper in south Turkey. Journal of Herpetology 19(2): 276-283.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. A review of the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia: Viperidae). pp. 223-225. In: Rocek, Z. (ed.). Studies in herpetology. Proceedings of the European herpetological meeting (3rd ordinary general meeting of the Societas Europaea Herpetologica), Prague 1985. Charles University, Prague. 754 pp.

Nilson, G.; Andrén, C. 1986. The mountain vipers of the Middle East - the Vipera xanthina complex (Reptilia, Viperidae). Bonner Zoologische Monographien 20: 1-90.

Nilson, G.; Andren, C. 1992. The species concept in the Vipera xanthina complex: reflecting evolutionary history or hiding biological diversity? Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 421-424.

Nilson, G.; Sundberg, P. 1981. The taxonomic status of the Vipera xanthina complex. Journal of Herpetology 15(3): 379-381.

Ondrias, J.C. 1969. The occurrence of Vipera xanthina in the island of Chios, Greece. Biologia Gallo-Hellenica 2: 185-187.

Radspieler, C.; Schweiger, M. 1990. Die Bergotter Daboia (synonym Vipera) xanthina Gray, 1849. Beobachtungen im natürlichen Lebensraum, Haltung, Zucht und Aufzucht in Gefangenschaft. Herpetofauna (Weinstadt) 12(66): 11-20.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I. 1988. Bemerkungen zur Verbreitung von Elaphe hohenackeri (Strauch, 1873) und Vipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) in Süd-Anatolien (Serpentes: Colubridae, Viperidae). Salamandra 24(4): 306-309.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1991. Rediscovery of the Bolkar viper: morphological variation and systematic implications on the 'Vipera xanthina complex'. Amphibia-Reptilia 12(3): 305-327.

Schätti, B.; Baran, I.; Sigg, H. 1992. The "Vipera xanthina complex" - a reply to Nilson and Andren. Amphibia-Reptilia 13(4): 425.

Schweizer, H. 1937. Ein Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Vipera xanthina des kleinasiatischen Hochlandes. Blätter für Aquarien- und Terrarienkunde (Stuttgart) 48: 35-38.

Stuempel, N. 2006. Montivipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) Bergotter. Reptilia (D) 11(60): 51-54.

Tiedemann, F.; Grillitsch, H. 1986. Zur Verbreitung von Vipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) in Griechenland (Serpentes: Viperidae). Salamandra 22(4): 272-275.

Trutnau, L. 1969. Gefangenschaftsbeobachtungen an der Bergotter (Vipera xanthina xanthina [Gray, 1849)]. Aqua Terra 6: 21-22.

Wingerde, J. van 1986. The distribution of Vipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) on the east Aegean Islands and in Thrace. Litteratura Serpentium (English Edition) 6(4): 131-139.

Wirth, M. 2014. Auf der Suche nach Bergottern (Monitvipera xanthina) im Nordosten Griechenlands – Teil 2. Terraria-Elaphe 2014(48): 40-44.

Wirth, M. 2014. Auf der Suche nach Bergottern (Montivipera xanthina) im Nordosten Griechenlands. Teil 1. Terraria-Elaphe 2014(47): 38-43.