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Puff Adder Collection

The puff adder, also known as the Bitis arietans, is a fascinating and deadly snake species found in various parts of Africa

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Butterfly / Rhinoceros viper (Bitis nasicornis). Captive

Butterfly / Rhinoceros viper (Bitis nasicornis). Captive. Occurs in West and Central Africa

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Namaqua dwarf adder, (Bitis schneideri), Little Namaqualand, South Africa, February

Namaqua dwarf adder, (Bitis schneideri), Little Namaqualand, South Africa, February. Non-ex

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Peringueys desert adder (Bitis peringueyi) camouflaged in desert sand, Namibia

Peringueys desert adder (Bitis peringueyi) camouflaged in desert sand, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) camouflaged in its environment, Namib Naukluft National Park

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) camouflaged in its environment, Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia June

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Peringueys / sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hidden in the sand, Naukluft National Park

Peringueys / sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hidden in the sand, Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Peringueys / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hiding in shallow sand, Namib Desert

Peringueys / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hiding in shallow sand, Namib Desert, Namibia. This little endemic snake is one of the smallest adders in the world

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) captive occurs in Tanzania

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) captive occurs in Tanzania

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) waiting for a passing prey into the Namib Desert, Brandberg

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) waiting for a passing prey into the Namib Desert, Brandberg, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) close up of eye, Brandberg area, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) close up of eye, Brandberg area, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Sidewinder / Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) lying in wait, buried in sand

Sidewinder / Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) lying in wait, buried in sand ready to ambush prey, Namib Desert, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) eyes and horns, Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) eyes and horns, Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: puff adder (Bitis arietans) in the Northern Serengeti, Tanzania

puff adder (Bitis arietans) in the Northern Serengeti, Tanzania

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Puff adder (Bitis arietans), Zimanga Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Puff adder (Bitis arietans), Zimanga Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Cobra and Puff Adder (colour litho)

Cobra and Puff Adder (colour litho)
2817981 Cobra and Puff Adder (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cobra and Puff Adder)

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Cobra and Puff Adder, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c

Cobra and Puff Adder, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c
3037090 Cobra and Puff Adder, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c.1910 (colour litho) by Weczerzick, Alfred (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Amusing animals (litho)

Amusing animals (litho)
6014395 Amusing animals (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusing animals. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (The Boys Own Paper Office, London)

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Peringueys desert adder, (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding on dune, Namib desert

Peringueys desert adder, (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding on dune, Namib desert, Namibia, February. Non-ex

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Peringueys adder / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding

Peringueys adder / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding, Namib Desert, Namibia, May

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hidden in the sand. Swakopmund, Namibia

Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hidden in the sand. Swakopmund, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: A Choice of Evils, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)

A Choice of Evils, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143065 A Choice of Evils, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Horned Puff Adder -Bitis caudalis-, Living Desert Snake Park, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Horned Puff Adder -Bitis caudalis-, Living Desert Snake Park, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Puff adder C016 / 6094

Puff adder C016 / 6094
Puff adder snake (Bitis sp.)

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Puff adder (African puff adder) (common puff adder) (Bitis arietans), Kruger National Park

Puff adder (African puff adder) (common puff adder) (Bitis arietans), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePuff Adder Collection: Puff Adder - Its venom is cytotoxic and fatal in humans - Living Desert Snake Park - Swakopmund

Puff Adder - Its venom is cytotoxic and fatal in humans - Living Desert Snake Park - Swakopmund - Namibia
TD-2222 Puff Adder - Its venom is cytotoxic and fatal in humans Living Desert Snake Park - Swakopmund - Namibia Bitis arietans Thomas Dressler Please note that prints are for personal display


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The puff adder, also known as the Bitis arietans, is a fascinating and deadly snake species found in various parts of Africa. This captivating creature showcases its unique characteristics in different locations across the continent. In South Africa's Zimanga Game Reserve, the puff adder slithers through the lush vegetation, showcasing its mesmerizing patterns reminiscent of a butterfly's delicate wings. Meanwhile, in Little Namaqualand, South Africa during February, the Namaqua dwarf adder emerges from hiding to bask under the warm African sun. Venturing into Namibia's vast deserts reveals even more intriguing sightings. The Peringueys adder sidewinds gracefully through the sandy terrain of Namib Desert while camouflaging itself seamlessly with its surroundings. Similarly, the horned adder patiently waits for passing prey amidst the arid landscape of Namib Naukluft National Park. Buried beneath shallow sand lies another hidden gem - the Peringueys/Sidewinding adder silently lying in wait for unsuspecting victims to pass by. Its ability to blend effortlessly into its environment is truly remarkable. Even when captive in Tanzania or Brandberg area of Namibia, these snakes never fail to captivate onlookers with their intense gaze and intricate eye patterns up close. Their eyes hold secrets untold and mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Whether it's sidestepping gracefully or burying itself deep within sand dunes, each encounter with these incredible creatures leaves us awe-inspired by nature's diversity and beauty. The puff adder reminds us that there is always something extraordinary lurking just beneath our feet if we take a moment to appreciate it.