The Berg adder (Bitis atropos) is a small, venomous viper species native to the mountainous regions of southern Africa. This snake has a distinctive pattern of gray or brown bands that help it ...

No snake fangs are larger than that of the gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica). A bite from a gaboon viper is going to be the deepest of any snake. The fact that they are venomous only adds to the danger ...

Vipers are venomous snakes that belong to the scientific family Viperidae, which includes hundreds of species spread across ...

The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica), is another large snake, but it doesn't get quite as heavy as the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. A particularly long individual of 1.83 metres did weigh in at 11.34 ...

Beware, they can cause you permanent blindness if the venom touches the eyeball. The ‘Bitis arietans’ loves to dwell in grasslands, more reason why they are found in Nairobi. It is one of the ...

Adder snakes are some of the most fascinating and misunderstood reptiles in the world. Known for their distinctive patterns and venomous bites, adders belong to the viper family and are native to ...