Least Concern
Puff Adder
Bitis arietans
A thick-bodied ambush viper widespread across Africa and responsible for many snakebites because of its camouflage and calm behavior.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–15 years in the wild
Size
Length 80–120 cm; heavy-bodied
Scientific Name
Bitis arietans
About Puff Adder
A thick-bodied ambush viper widespread across Africa and responsible for many snakebites because of its camouflage and calm behavior.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with grassland habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild, a size of Length 80–120 cm; heavy-bodied, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Puff adders often rely on camouflage rather than fleeing, which makes them easy to overlook on the ground.
Where Puff Adder Lives
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Serengeti grassland
, Tanzania
South African savanna
, South Africa