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Bitis swilae vs Puff adder

Both belong to the genus Bitis, so they are close relatives.

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Bitis swilae
Puff adder (Bitis arietans)
Puff adder LCLeast Concern
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What is the difference between Bitis swilae and a puff adder?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Bitis, so they are close relatives.

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Bitis swilaePuff adder
Scientific nameBitis swilaeBitis arietans
FamilyViperidaeViperidae
OrderSquamataSquamata
WeightNot recorded2.38 kg
LengthNot recorded1.04 m
LifespanNot recorded15.8 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedgrassland, shrubland
Conservation statusNot recordedLeast Concern
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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