Exhibit
Desert Horned Viper · Planet Zoo 2
Desert Horned Viper in Planet Zoo 2: habitat type, biomes, barrier grade, space, temperature, group limits and breeding values — the numbers you need before you place the first rock.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Africa, Asia |
| Biomes | Desert |
| Habitat type | Exhibit |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 1 m (length) |
| Adult weight | 1 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 23°C to 31°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–4 |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Periodic food cost | $225.00 |
What this means for the build
- Keep the habitat between 23°C to 31°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Group size runs 1–4 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 2 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 2 months |
| Interbirth period | 9 months |
| Litter size | 1-3 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Desert Horned Viper
- Sequence research, welfare and breeding for this species
- Check release readiness for this species
Source and version
Zoopedia record captured 2026-10-17 — official Zoopedia entry. Values change with patches; check the version before acting.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What habitat does the Desert Horned Viper need?
Exhibit — biomes: Desert. Barrier grade —, minimum height —.
What temperature does the Desert Horned Viper habitat need?
23°C to 31°C
How many Desert Horned Viper can live together?
1–4 mixed, cap per sex —/—.
How long is the Desert Horned Viper gestation?
2 months, with an interbirth period of 9 months.