3.3K views · 42 reactions | The Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) a highly venomous snake that together with the Mozambique Spitting, Cobra accounts for the majority of serious snake bites in Southern Africa. As the common name suggests, when threatened the Puff Adder will begin hissing and puffing by rapidly inhaling and exhaling air serving as an early warning system not to mess with it. | African Snakebite Institute | Facebook

The Puff Adder 🐍 Known as one of Botswana’s most widespread venomous snakes, the Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) relies on ambush tactics rather than speed. With its striking camouflage, it can remain unseen until it’s almost too late making accidental bites common. ⚠️ Venom Insight: The Puff Adder’s venom is cytotoxic, meaning it destroys tissue around the bite area. Bites can cause severe pain, swelling, and tissue damage and require urgent medical attention! 💡 Did You Know? Despite their danger

A Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) striking in slow motion! #wildlifephotography #wildlifefilmmaker #snakes #snake #reptiles #snakebite #puffadder | Robert Wedderburn Productions

66K views · 875 reactions |  A Puff Adder doing what it is most well-known for.  This video shows how the Puff Adder inflates its right lung to create an incredibly intimidating puff to warn off any potential predator. This defensive display is almost always followed by the snake striking if this defensive behavior is not enough of a warning for any human or animal that gets too close.  #puffadder #herpetology #snakes | Robert Wedderburn Productions | Facebook

Look at our puff adder's transformation. He turned out absolutely gorgeous #venomman20 #venomouskeeper #VenomousCreatures #venomoussnakes #venom #snakes #puffadder | Venomman20

9.7K views · 117 reactions | The striking speed of a Puff Adder must never be underestimated. | African Reptiles and Venom | Facebook