Great lakes bush viper is a species of venomous snake found in Africa. There are two recognized subspecies of this species. It is a large and stout viper species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Viperinae |
| Genus |
Atheris |
| Scientific Name |
Atheris nitschei |
| Other Names |
Nitsche’s Bush Viper, Nitsche’s Tree Viper, Black and Green Bush Viper, Sedge Viper, Bush Viper, Green Viper |
| Length |
Around 63 cm; largest recorded specimen measures at least 73 cm |
| Color |
Green |
| Distribution |
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, west Tanzania, north Malawi, north Zambia |
| Habitat |
Wetland, meadows, elephant grass marshes, along small streams, sometimes in scrub and bush in valleys, mountain forests |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
Great Lakes Bush Viper Pictures Gallery
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Atheris Nitschei
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Great Lakes Bush Viper Images
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Great Lakes Bush Viper Photos
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Great Lakes Bush Viper Pictures
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Great Lakes Bush Viper
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Great Lakes Bush Vipers
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Images of Great Lakes Bush Viper
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Nitsches Bush Viper
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Picture of Great Lakes Bush Viper
