Bitis Arietans Collection

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) captive occurs in Tanzania

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

Puff adder (Bitis arietans) juvenile amongst succulent plants in karoo habitat, Little Karoo, South Africa

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

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults, group mobbing Puff Adder (Bitis arietans), Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

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

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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Discover the intriguing world of the Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) in the African savannas and deserts. From the Northern Serengeti in Tanzania to the Kalahari Desert in South Africa, these elusive snakes can be found amongst succulent plants in the Little Karoo or lurking in the sandy habitats of the Namib Desert. Meerkats and other fauna are often alerted to their presence by their distinctive warning posture and horns. Known as the African puff adder or common puff adder, this venomous snake's bite is cytotoxic and fatal to humans. Witness their mating rituals in the wild or observe them up close at Living Desert Snake Parks in Namibia and South Africa. Be sure to respect their role in the ecosystem and admire them from a safe distance.