Many-horned adder is a venomous snake belonging to the viper family, found in rocky desert areas, primarily in southern Africa, along the Atlantic coasts. The species is so named because of the presence of two to five distinctive raised horny scales above each eye.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Viperinae |
| Genus |
Bitis |
| Scientific Name |
Bitis cornuta |
| Other Names |
Hornsman, Western Hornsman Adder, Western Many-horned Adder |
| Length |
30-75 cm (10-30 in) |
| Color |
Gray to reddish-brown, with four long columns of black squarish blotches, bordered with white, running along the back; dark symmetrical markings on the dorsal surface of the head |
| Distribution |
Coastal areas of southwest Namibia, west and southwest Cape Province in South Africa; Also found in lower numbers in eastern Cape Province |
| Habitat |
Rocky desert areas with small succulent vegetation, as well as mountain slopes and shrublands |
| Diet |
Small rodents, lizards, amphibians, and birds |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates in groups during winter |
| Venom Fact |
Deadly cytotoxic venom that destroys living cells |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (gives birth to live young) |
| Clutch Size/Litter Size |
5-14 |
| Average Lifespan |
Over 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Not listed yet |
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