Peringuey's Adder Animal Pictures

Bitis peringueyi

© Martin Mecnarowski/Shutterstock.com

Advertisement

Peringuey's Adder on white background

Peringuey's Adder on white background — © Martin Mecnarowski/Shutterstock.com

Peringuey's adders have strongly keeled scales that collect moisture from the fog in the area.

Peringuey adder on the sand

Peringuey's adder on the sand — © Ken Griffiths/Shutterstock.com

Sidewinders leave a distinct trail as they travel across the sand.

peringuey's adder eating a lizard

Peringuey's Adder feeding — © Stefan Scharf/Shutterstock.com

Peringuey's adders eat nothing but lizards.

Peringuey's adder with black tail, flicking tongue.

Peringuey's adder with black tail — © AZ Outdoor Photography/Shutterstock.com

About 25% of Peringuey's adders have black tails.