In this video Johan Marais from the African Snakebite Institute shows us how to safely capture and bucket a Puff Adder. | African Snakebite Institute

Deadly venomous Puff adder (Bitis arietans) from Kenya, huge viper species, dangerous snake, Africa By: Living Zoology | Snakes

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Why do we call this snake a puff adder? Well looking at this video you can see that it is a very appropriate name for this snake. The puff adder will inhale and exhale air through its nostrils and this causes the sound that tells you, Watch out! | African Reptiles and Venom

The Puff Adder is widespread over much of South Africa and elsewhere further north into Africa. It is a heavy-bodied snake that relies on its excellent camouflage and is reluctant to move. Much of its life is spent in camouflage mode and recent research has shown that when hiding, the Puff Adder will not hiss or strike when approached, as this would give away its presence. It is an ambush hunter that will coil up into a striking position and await its prey. This can last several days or even wee