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Puff adder viper (Bitis arietans) on the road Royalty Free Stock Photo

Puff Adder (South Africa) Royalty Free Stock Photo

Bitis arietans is a venomous viper species found in savannah and grasslands from Morocco and western Arabia throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rain forest regions.This species is probably the most common and widespread snake in Africa. This species is responsible for more fatalities than any other African snake. This is due to a combination of factors, including its wide distribution, common occurrence, large size, potent venom that is produced in large amounts, long fangs, their habit of basking by footpaths and sitting quietly when approached.