The berg adder (Bitis atropos) is a viper species endemic to mountainous regions in southern Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Vipers and pit vipers; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Bitis rubida — venomous
- Bitis armata — venomous
- Bitis cornuta — venomous
- Crotalus armstrongi — venomous
- Bothrops pubescens — considered venomous
- Causus rhombeatus — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Bitis
- Species
- Bitis atropos
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