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The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous viper species found in savannah and grasslands throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rain forest regions. It 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.

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Filename: Puff Adder, Top View
Copyright: Shannon Wild
Image Size: 2120x1415 / 2.7MB; Africa Animal Animals Fauna Safari Shannon Benson Shannon Wild South Africa Wild Wildlife outdoors outside Bitis arietans puff adder adder venomous snake reptile carnivorous scales ectothermic swallow prey grasslands terrestrial cytotoxic bite snakebite antivenim nocturnal camouflage aggressive rolled up top view
Contained in galleries: AFRICAN ARCHIVE, WILDLIFE ARCHIVE

The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous viper species found in savannah and grasslands throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rain forest regions. It 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.