Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)
ID: 04490
Photographer: © Ian Montgomery
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Location: Cape of Good Hope Western Cape South Africa
Date & Time: 16/9/01 1:57:03 AM
Original size (pixels): width 1200, height 900
Aperture: f4.0
Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec
Focal Length: 23.4 mm
The Puff Adder is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa as far south as South Africa and also occurs in Morocco and Western Arabia. It is venomous and aggressive and responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other species.
Gallery revised on Saturday, 11 April 2020