The Gaboon viper or adder(Bitis gabonica) is a viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa.
Like all other vipers, it is venomous and has the highest venom yield of any snake.
A bite causes rapid swelling, intense pain, severe shock, and local blistering. It may cause uncoordinated movements, uncontrolled defecation and urination, swelling of the tongue and eyelids, convulsions, and unconsciousness.
Antivenom should be administered as soon as possible to save the affected limb or the victim’s life
…The venom sounds seriously dangerous. Speaking of which, what happens if you have constipation hence making it hard for uncontrolled defecation:D:D:D:D
There is another species of viper that is found in high altitude areas in the aberdares… next time mkienda hike msikue too comfortable mkidhani kuna baridi hamna nyoka… picha ndio hiyo. The Kenya Montane Viper only recorded in Mount Kenya region/ aberdares
all vipers are venomous but this one has low fatality rates since interactions with humans is limited but still people should be careful wakienda hizo hikes
Puff Adders (Bitis arietans) are strictly nocturnal. People often get bitten after dawn or at night
A dangerous snakes with a powerful cytotoxic venom. Antivenom is available, but people often die of secondary damage. Horrible necrosis develop and lead to terrible and dangerous infections.
Males usually have longer tails than females. Females tails are very short compared to the body length.
The average size of an adult Puff Adder is around 1-1.2m.
