puff adders Synonyms

puff adders Meaning

puff adders

a large thick-bodied extremely venomous African viper (Bitis arietans), a large thick-bodied exceedingly venomous widely distributed African viper (Bitis arietans) that inflates its body and hisses loudly when disturbed, a similar smaller snake (B. inornata) of southern Africa, hognose snake

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a large thick-bodied extremely venomous African viper (Bitis arietans), a large thick-bodied exceedingly venomous widely distributed African viper (Bitis arieta

garter snakes, sea serpents, racers, blue racers, hognose snakes, water moccasins, king cobras, pine snakes, copperheads, indigo snakes

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Puff adders, venomous snakes native to sub-Saharan Africa, possess thick, heavy bodies.

The distinctive triangular head of the puff adder warns predators of its potent venom.

Puff adders camouflaged in the undergrowth can easily ambush unsuspecting prey.

Despite their sluggish appearance, puff adders can strike with lightning-fast precision.