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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Albany adder (Bitis albanica)

Southern adder (Bitis armata)
This small viper has distinctively raised, protruding scales above each eye and a broad, triangular head, typical of viperids. The body is... More 8 Images 0 videos
Many-horned adder (Bitis cornuta)
This small venomous snake is named for the distinctive tuft of two to seven horn-like scales above each eye. The body is usually a greyish... More 7 Images 0 videos
Red adder (Bitis rubida)
First described in 1997, this small adder is characterised by orange-brown colouration that strongly camouflages it against the sandy... More 4 Images 0 videos
Namaqua dwarf adder (Bitis schneideri)
The Namaqua dwarf adder is the smallest venomous snake in the world, reaching a maximum length of just 28 centimetres. A true viper, this... More 7 Images 3 Videos
Deinagkistrodon (Deinagkistrodon acutus)
Information on Deinagkistrodon acutus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Usambara eyelash viper (Atheris ceratophora)
Information on the Usambara eyelash viper (Atheris ceratophora) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Mexican palm viper (Bothriechis rowleyi)
Information on the Mexican palm viper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Sri Lanka humpnose viper (Hypnale nepa)
Information on the Sri Lanka humpnose viper (Hypnale nepa) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Iranian mountain steppe viper (Vipera ebneri)
Information on the Iranian mountain steppe viper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Mexican pitviper (Ophryacus melanurus)
Information on the Mexican pitviper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Mangshan pitviper (Zhaoermia mangshanensis)
Information on the Mangshan pitviper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Mountain viper (Montivipera albizona)
A member of the Viperidae family, the mountain viper (Montivipera albizona) is a venomous snake with a single pair of hollow fangs. It is... More 4 Images 0 videos
Wagner's viper (Montivipera wagneri)
Information on Wagner's viper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Persian horned viper (Pseudocerastes persicus)
A medium-sized, thick-bodied snake with a relatively short tail, the Persian horned viper (Pseudocerastes persicus) is named for the pair of... More 5 Images 0 videos
Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Information on the timber rattlesnake is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 3 Videos
Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis)
One of the most notable features of the Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake, and in contradiction to its name, is the lack of a functioning... More 11 Images 0 videos
Oman saw-scaled viper (Echis omanensis)
Only recently recognised as a distinct species, variations in the scales on the head led to the Oman saw-scaled viper being split from the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Mexican cantil (Agkistrodon bilineatus)
The Mexican cantil is a venomous pitviper that is greatly feared by humans throughout its range. Like all pitvipers, the Mexican cantil has... More 15 Images 0 videos
Golden lancehead (Bothropoides insularis)
Unique to a single, tiny island off the coast of the Brazil, the golden lancehead (Bothropoides insularis) is a highly venomous pitviper, a... More 9 Images 1 Video
Eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)
The largest rattlesnake in the world, the venomous eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake is named after the distinctive row of 24 to 35 dark... More 11 Images 3 Videos
Orlov's viper (Vipera orlovi)
Poorly known and extremely rare, Orlov's viper was only described to science in 2001 when it was separated as a distinct species from the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern United States... More 31 Images 7 Videos
Sind saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus sochureki)
Despite its relatively small size, the Sind saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus sochureki) is considered a dangerous snake, with an aggressive... More 9 Images 0 videos
Adder (Vipera berus)
The adder (Vipera berus) is an extremely widespread reptile, and is the UK’s only venomous snake. As a result of its venomous bite, the... More 15 Images 9 Videos
Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes)
Information on the sidewinder is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 23 Images 1 Video
Cyclades blunt-nosed viper (Macrovipera schweizeri)
The Cyclades blunt-nosed viper is a venomous snake found only on four small islands off the coast of Greece. Body colouration ranges from a... More 7 Images 0 videos
Arabian horned viper (Cerastes gasperettii)
The Arabian horned viper is one of three currently recognised species of horned viper, a group which is recognisable for the distinctive... More 7 Images 3 Videos
Yellow-blotched palm-pitviper (Bothriechis aurifer)
The yellow-blotched palm-pitviper is a slender, green, venomous snake with a conspicuous, prehensile tail. This species can be distinguished... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aruba Island rattlesnake (Crotalus unicolor)
The Aruba Island rattlesnake is one of the rarest rattlesnakes in the world. Its short and stocky looking body has an overall brown colour... More 11 Images 0 videos
Darevsky’s viper (Vipera darevskii)
Darevsky’s viper (Vipera darevskii) is a small, secretive species of venomous snake. As is characteristic of most European vipers... More 5 Images 0 videos

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