The southern adder (Bitis armata) is an endangered species of venomous snake in the family Viperidae. It is endemic to the Western Cape in South Africa. [2]

Full Name: Southern Adder (Bitis armata) Other Names: Suidelike Adder. Classification: VENOMOUS. Map indicating the distribution of the Southern Adder in Southern Africa. A small …

Southern Adder (Bitis armata) Described by Sir Andrew Smith in 1826 and collected around the Cape colony. This medium sized adder reaches a length of around 42cm, but averages at …

The Southern Adder, scientifically known as Bitis armata, is a fascinating snake that captures the imagination with its striking appearance and intriguing behaviors. Originating from southern …

A new adder (Bitis; Viperidae) from the Western Cape Province, South Africa. South African J Zoology 32 (2): 37 - get paper here CONRADIE, WERNER; WILLIAM R. BRANCH, & GILLIAN …

Bitis is a genus of vipers found in Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. [1] It includes the largest and the smallest vipers in the world. Members are known for their characteristic threat …

Found in two disjunct coastal regions: around Langebaan Peninsula on the West Coast, and from the Bot River area to the Breede River mouth on the south coast. There may also be very …

Bitis armata Description – A small Bitis , the largest record is around 42 cm, though may reach 55cm in captivity. Base colour is typically ash-grey, sometimes with a pinkish undertone, with 2 …

Until recently, several taxa were included under the name Bitis cornuta. These included B. armata , B. albanica , B. inornata , and B. rubida , which are all now recognized as full species …

Branch’s (1999) Potberg record for Bitis cornuta is considered to be referable to B. armata as there are recent records of this species from that locality (Bates et al. 2014).