The aim of this course is to introduce origins, species, habitat and behavior of Viperidae, a venomous family, which is distributed in the Old World (Asia, Europa and Africa). It is to provide information about poisons, poisoning cases and should be taken first aid measures.

Origin and classification of vipers. Habitats, behavior and distribution fields of vipers. The methods of working with vipers. Defensive mechanisms, venoms and chemical and physical structure of venom. Venomous snakes in Turkey and first aid.