Bitis Collection

Picture No. 10849407
Gaboon VIPER - close-up of open mouth. Fangs fold against roof of mouth. (Bitis gabonica rhinocerus) Date:

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Gaboon VIPER - camouflaged on the forest floor (Bitis gabonica rhinocerus) Date:

Rhinoceros viper, Bitis nasicornis 1, and carpet python, Morelia spilota 2
FLO4574663 Rhinoceros viper, Bitis nasicornis 1, and carpet python, Morelia spilota 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Butterfly / Rhinoceros viper (Bitis nasicornis). Captive. Occurs in West and Central Africa

Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Namaqua dwarf adder, (Bitis schneideri), Little Namaqualand, South Africa, February. Non-ex

Peringueys desert adder (Bitis peringueyi) camouflaged in desert sand, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) camouflaged in its environment, Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia June

Peringueys / sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hidden in the sand, Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Peringueys / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hiding in shallow sand, Namib Desert, Namibia. This little endemic snake is one of the smallest adders in the world

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) captive occurs in Tanzania

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) waiting for a passing prey into the Namib Desert, Brandberg, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) close up of eye, Brandberg area, Namibia

Sidewinder / Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) lying in wait, buried in sand ready to ambush prey, Namib Desert, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) eyes and horns, Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

puff adder (Bitis arietans) in the Northern Serengeti, Tanzania

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Western Gaboon Viper, Bitis gabonica rhinoceros, Native to Western and Southern Africa Date: 30/07/2008

Lancehead viper, Ceylon pit viper and berg adder
Lancehead, Bothrops atrox 1, Ceylon pit viper, Trimeresurus trigonocephalus 2 and berg adder, Bitis atropos 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Peringueys desert adder, (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding on dune, Namib desert, Namibia, February. Non-ex

Peringueys adder / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding, Namib Desert, Namibia, May

Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hidden in the sand. Swakopmund, Namibia

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Puff Adder - fangs beimng displayed by handler - Ant's Hill Reserve, near Vaalwater, Limpopo province, South Africa Date:

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Puff Adder - fangs beimng displayed by handler - Ant's Hill Reserve, near Vaalwater, Limpopo province, South Africa Date:

Closeup of a young puff adder (Bitis arietans) in Morocco, with mountain and stormy sky background
One of the most deadly snakes in Africa, this young puff adder is brightly patterned compared to the bare soil on which it sits

Rhinoceros viper, Bitis nasicornis.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Western Gaboon Viper, Bitis gabonica rhinoceros, Native to Western and Southern Africa

East African Gaboon Viper Portrait Bitis gabonica Native to Eastern Africa
East African Gaboon Viper Portrait, Bitis gabonica, Native to Eastern Africa

Picture No. 10761364
Horned Adder - Its venom is mild and not fatal in humans (Bitis caudalis) Date:

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Puff Adder - Its venom is cytotoxic and fatal in humans (Bitis arietans) Date:

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Puff Adder - Its venom is cytotoxic and fatal in humans (Bitis arietans) Date:

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Horned Adder - Its venom is mild and not fatal in humans (Bitis caudalis) Date:

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Puff Adder - Its venom is cytotoxic and fatal in humans (Bitis arietans) Date:

Picture No. 10851200
Secretary Bird - eating puff adder (Bitis arietans) (Sagittarius serpentarius) Date:

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Horned Adder - Its venom is mild and not fatal in humans (Bitis caudalis) Date:

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Pringuey's Adder / Sidewinding Adder - moves in smooth lateral curves over the sand dunes (Bitis peringueyi) Date:

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PERINGUEY" DESERT ADDER - hidden in sand, showing lure. (Bitis peringuey ) Date:

Picture No. 10869474
Peringuey's Adder - Being lifted by snake handler during a demonstration (Bitis peringueyi) Date:

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Peringuey's Adder - Baby adder in a human hand (Bitis peringueyi) Date:

West African Gaboon Viper, Bitis gabonica rhinoceestern Africa

East African Gaboon Viper, Bitis gabonica, Native to Eastern Africa

Rhinoceros Viper, Bitis nasicornis, Native to Central Africa

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Bitis: A Collection of Captivating Images" Picture No. 10849407: Behold the mesmerizing beauty of the Butterfly/Rhinoceros viper (Bitis nasicornis) in its captive habitat. Picture No. 10854574: Witness the incredible sidewinding skills of the Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) as it gracefully moves across the Namib desert sands in Namibia. Journey to Little Namaqualand, South Africa, where you'll find the enchanting Namaqua dwarf adder (Bitis schneideri) basking under February's warm sun. Marvel at nature's camouflage mastery with a glimpse of the Peringueys desert adder (Bitis peringueyi), blending seamlessly into its sandy surroundings in Namibia. Explore Namib Naukluft National Park and encounter the Horned adder (Bitis caudalis), perfectly adapted to blend into its environment while patiently awaiting passing prey. Once again, witness the awe-inspiring sidewinding technique of the Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) as it navigates through Namib Desert's vast expanse, hidden beneath shallow sand. Encounter Tanzania's captivating Puff Adder (Bitis arietans), showcasing its striking patterns and venomous fangs within a controlled environment. Immerse yourself in Brandberg, Namibia, where you can observe a Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) strategically positioning itself for an opportune moment to capture passing prey amidst this arid landscape. Get up close and personal with a stunning close-up shot capturing every intricate detail of a Horned adder's eye (Bitis caudalis). Prepare to be captivated by their piercing gaze.