Bitis arietans somalica
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The Bitis arietans somalica, also known as the Somali puff adder[1] or Abeeso in Somali, is a highly venomous viper subspecies[2] found only in Somalia, eastern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya.[3]
Description
It is distinguished from B. a. arietans by its keeled subcaudals.[1] Normally, B. arietans grows to a total length (body and tail) around 800–900 mm (about 32-36 in). In northern Kenya, Somalia, and though, they grow unusually large, reaching total lengths up to Script error: No such module "convert"..[3]
Geographic range
This snake is found in northeastern Kenya, eastern Ethiopia and Somalia (including Coiama Island).[3] The type locality given is "Bohodle, 2100 ft." (Bohodle, 640 m).[4]
References
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- ↑ a b Mallow D, Ludwig D, Nilson G. 2003. True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers. Malabar, Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. 359 pp. Template:ISBN.
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- ↑ a b c Spawls S, Branch B. 1995. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa. Ralph Curtis Books. Dubai: Oriental Press. 192 pp. Template:ISBN.
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Further reading
- Parker HW. 1949. The Snakes of Somalia and the Sokotra Islands. Zoologische Verhandelingen 6: 1-115. ("Bitis lachesis somalica subsp. nov.", pp. 101–105 + figure.)
External links
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