Many-horned Adder (Bitis cornuta)

Many-horned Adder, a reference photo — Photo: Cape of Good Hope Association for Exploring Central Africa.; Curtis, Charles M.; Day & Haghe; Ford, G. H.; Great Britain.; Macleay, William Sharp; Smith, Andrew; Stewart and Murray; Wagstaff, Char · Public domain

The many-horned adder (Bitis cornuta) is a viper species. It is found in certain rocky desert areas, mostly along the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, in western South Africa and southwestern Namibia. It has characteristic tufts of "horns" above each eye. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. 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
Echis carinatus — considered venomous
Bitis caudalis — venomous
Bitis atropos — venomous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Bitis
Species: Bitis cornuta

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