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Bitis nasicornis
Bitis nasicornis
Rhinoceros Viper
Photographer: Eric Osterman

ID: 0000 0000 1206 0273 (2006-12-12)

Copyright © 2006 Eric Osterman

 
INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
  • date of photo  May 30, 2006
  • this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected
  • photo location   Reptilia Zoo (Vaughan, Ontario, Canada)
  • animal's place of origin   Central and West Africa (Congo, the Democratic Republic of the)
  • family Viperidae
  • order Squamata
  • class Reptilia
  • habitat  Rainforest near rivers
  • notes   Rhinoceros viper yawning without prior feeding. The fangs are still folded or relaxed at the top of the mouth. The cluster of horns on the snake's nose is the point of focus.
  • camera   Canon
  • photo category: Animal - Reptile

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Rhinoceros Viper, River Jack (photographer)
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