Least Concern
Rhinoceros Viper
Bitis nasicornis
A beautifully patterned African viper with prominent horn-like scales on its snout.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
12–20 years in the wild
Size
Length 70–120 cm; heavy-bodied
Scientific Name
Bitis nasicornis
About Rhinoceros Viper
A beautifully patterned African viper with prominent horn-like scales on its snout.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 12–20 years in the wild, a size of Length 70–120 cm; heavy-bodied, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
The rhinoceros viper’s colors can be so vivid that it looks almost unreal against the forest floor.
Where Rhinoceros Viper Lives
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Congo rainforest
, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cameroon lowland forest
, Cameroon