Angolan adder
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Bitis heraldica

Bitis heraldica is a venomous viper species endemic to Angola. It is easily distinguished from B. caudalis by its heavily speckled belly and lack of any supraocular "horns". No subspecies are currently recognized.

Appearance

The maximum recorded total length (body + tail) is 405 mm (15.9 in).

Distribution

Geography

It is found on the high plateau of central Angola.

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The type locality given is "sur les bords de la rivière Calae, l'un des affluents de Cunene, entre le 13o et 14o parallèle á l'est de Caconda."

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Angolan adder habitat map
Angolan adder habitat map

Habits and Lifestyle

Nothing is known of its behavior, as less than 20 specimens have ever been collected.

Venom

Nothing is known of the venom composition, and no bites have ever been recorded.

References

1. Angolan adder Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angolan_adder

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