Hairy Bush Viper
Hairy bush viper is a species of poisonous snake found only in Central Africa. The species is mainly nocturnal and carnivore.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Subfamily | Viperinae |
| Genus | Atheris |
| Scientific Name | Atheris hispida |
| Other Names | Rough-scaled Bush Viper, Spiny Bush Viper, Rough-scaled Tree Viper, African Hairy Bush Viper, Rough-scaled Tree Viper, Hairy Viper |
| Length | Male: Up to 73 cm Female: Up to 58 cm |
| Weight | Male: Up to 11 lb Female: Up to 6 lb |
| Color | Green, bluish, olive or golden with yellow or dull olive belly |
| Distribution | Democratic Republic of the Congo, south-west Uganda, west Kenya |
| Habitat | Tropical forests, inland swamps, red and papyrus swamps near to lakes and rivers |
| Diet | Mammals, lizards, frogs |
| Venom Fact | Mainly neurotoxic, also cytotoxic |
| Breeding Season | October |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous ( producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | Up to 12 |
| Reproductive Age | 2 to 3 years |
| Average Lifespan | 10 to 12 years in captivity |
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