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Bitis arietans

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Bitis arietans — puff adder on sand

puff adder with tongue out

The puff adder, on average, is about three feet long, but it can be as long as five feet.

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Puff adder (Bitis arietans) in striking pose

puff adder in aggressive pose

The puff adder has a distinct triangle-shaped head.

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Bitis arietans closeup

puff adder curled up

The easiest recognizable difference between females and males is the shorter tail of the female.

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