The Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) is one of the fastest striking snakes in Africa. Even this newly born baby has an incredibly fast strike speed. View more of our videos online here: https://www.youtube.com/@africansnakebiteinstitute/ #snakes #puffadder #venomous #reptiles #africansnakebiteinstitute | African Snakebite Institute

The movement of a Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) often described as resembling that of a caterpillar due to its unique and distinctive locomotion style. When a Puff Adder moves, it utilizes a specialized form of movement called “rectilinear locomotion.” During rectilinear locomotion, the Puff Adder contracts and expands its body in a smooth, wave-like motion, allowing it to move forward without lifting its body off the ground. This movement is achieved by the snake pushing its belly scales against

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11K views · 184 reactions | 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 | Facebook