Bitis nasicornis is a viper species belonging to the genus Bitis, part of a subfamily known as "puff-adders",[3] found in the forests of West and Central Africa.[1][2][4] This large viper is known for its striking coloration and prominent nasal "horns".[5] No subspecies are currently recognized.[4][6] Its common names include butterfly viper, rhinoceros viper, river jack and many more (see section: common names).[7][5] Like all other vipers, it is venomous.
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genus Bitis) is also a historical name for Bitis caudalis (horned adder) and can cause confusion. Interestingly the dutch name for Bitisnasicornis is "rhinoceros...
bites from B. nasicornis: India Antiserum Africa Polyvalent. In the past, such antivenoms have been used to treat bites from other Bitis species, but with...
a characteristic that it shares with a close relative, B. nasicornis. However, B. nasicornis has a brighter color pattern and a narrower head. B. gabonica...
The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica), also called the Gaboon adder, is a viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Like...
associated with bad clinical management and neglect. The Rhinoceros viper (Bitisnasicornis) is a large species of viper that is similar to the Gaboon viper, but...
refer to: Bitis caudalis, a.k.a. the horned adder, a venomous viper species found in the arid region of south-west Africa Bitisnasicornis, a.k.a. the...
erosa), dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), and rhinoceros viper (Bitisnasicornis). These reptiles are indicative of the reserve's ecological richness...
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