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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Berg Adder
Bitis atropos the common names is Berg Adder is a venomous viper species found only in three mountainous regions in southern Africa. A small species that is unusual in that its venom includes a major neurotoxin. No subspecies are currently recognized.
The average adult size is 30-40 cm, with some females reaching a maximum 50 cm in the wild and 60 cm in captivity.
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