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VARIABLE AFRICAN BUSH VIPER (Atheris squamigera) © Jim & Darlene Campbell*of LaVibora.com Atheris squamigera is a venomous viper species found in west and central Africa. Grows to an average length of 46–60 cm, with a maximum of at least 78 cm. Females are usually larger than males. The head is broad and flat, distinct from the neck. The mouth has a very large gape. The head is thickly covered with keeled, imbricate scales. Bites from this particular species have resulted in at least one report of severe hematological complications as well as two deaths. Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheris_squamigera Other photos you may enjoy: Mosambique Spitting Cobra Green Vine Snake Snake Skeleton *This photo won the “Best Hot” category then the “Best of Show” this in November 2010 in the San Antonio Reptile Expo Photo Contest.

VARIABLE AFRICAN BUSH VIPER (Atheris squamigera)

© Jim & Darlene Campbell*of LaVibora.com

Atheris squamigera is a venomous viper species found in west and central Africa. Grows to an average length of 46–60 cm, with a maximum of at least 78 cm. Females are usually larger than males. The head is broad and flat, distinct from the neck. The mouth has a very large gape. The head is thickly covered with keeled, imbricate scales. Bites from this particular species have resulted in at least one report of severe hematological complications as well as two deaths.

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheris_squamigera

Other photos you may enjoy:

Mosambique Spitting Cobra

Green Vine Snake

Snake Skeleton

*This photo won the “Best Hot” category then the “Best of Show” this in November 2010 in the San Antonio Reptile Expo Photo Contest.

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