Bitis arietans somalica
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Bitis arietans somalica, sometimes known as the Somali puff adder,[2] is a venomous viper subspecies[3] found only in Somalia, eastern Ethiopia and northern Kenya.[4]
Description
Distinguished from other B. arietans by its keeled subcaudals.[2]
Normally, B. arietans grows to about 800–900 mm. However, in northern Kenya, Uganda and Somalia, they grow unusually large, reaching lengths of up to 1905 mm.[4]
Geographic range
Northern Kenya, eastern Ethiopia, Somalia (incl. Coiama Island).[4] The type locality given is "Bohodle, 2100 ft., Somaliland" (Bohodle, 640 m, Somalia).[1]
See also
- List of viperine species and subspecies
- Viperinae by common name
- Viperinae by taxonomic synonyms
- Snakebite
References
- ^ a b McDiarmid RW, Campbell JA, Touré T. 1999. Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, vol. 1. Herpetologists' League. 511 pp. ISBN 1-893777-00-6 (series). ISBN 1-893777-01-4 (volume).
- ^ a b Mallow D, Ludwig D, Nilson G. 2003. True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers. Krieger Publishing Company, Malabar, Florida. 359 pp. ISBN 0-89464-877-2.
- ^ "Bitis arietans somalica". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 27 August 2006.
- ^ a b c Spawls S, Branch B. 1995. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa. Ralph Curtis Books. Dubai: Oriental Press. 192 pp. ISBN 0-88359-029-8.
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