Puff adder - Wikipedia
The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a highly venomous viper species found in savannahs and grasslands from Morocco and western Arabia throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rainforest regions. [3]
Puff adder | Description, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
Puff adder, (Bitis arietans), large, extremely venomous snake species found in the semiarid regions of sub-Saharan Africa and the western and southern coastal areas of the Arabian peninsula. The species is named for its tendency to inflate its body with air and hiss loudly when threatened, in order.
Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) - The Snake Guide
Apr 25, 2024 · Learn about the Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) – its size, color, range, habitat, diet, predators, lifespan, reproduction, and if it is poisonous.
Puff Adder - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous viper species. This snake is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa owing to various factors, such as its wide distribution, frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, and aggressive disposition.
ADW: Bitis arietans: INFORMATION
The Puff Adder has a thick, triangular shaped head and its 5-centimeter-long solenoglyphous fangs fold into the mouth on rotating maxillae. These fangs deliver a powerful hemotoxic venom that disrupts the formation of platelets and coagulation of blood.
Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) - University of California, San Diego
This person has received a bite and probable envenomation from a Puff Adder (Bitis arietans). This is a very venomous and dangerous snake native to much of Africa and portions of Saudi Arabia. Studies have shown that more than 50% of severe envenomations left untreated result in …
Puff adder - Smithsonian's National Zoo
One of the most widespread venomous snakes, puff adders are native to Africa and parts of the Saudi Arabian peninsula. They are named for their habit of puffing themselves up to look larger than they are to deter predators.
Puff Adder - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · The scientific name of the puff adder is Bitis arietans. This name is derived from the Latin word arieto, meaning to strike violently. Puff adders are closely related to the horned adder, red adder, and other species within the genus Bitis.
Puff Adder - African Snakebite Institute
Full Name: Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) Other Names: Pofadder. Classification: HIGHLY VENOMOUS. Map indicating the distribution of the Puff Adder in Southern Africa. The Puff Adder is widespread over much of southern Africa and further north into Africa. It is a heavy-bodied snake that relies on its excellent camouflage and is reluctant to move.
Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) - Wildlife Vagabond
The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a common and highly venomous species of viper in Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. This is a heavy and stout snake, with an average length of 1 m (3 ft 3 in).
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