The puff adder, Bitis Arietans, one of Africa's most abundant and venomous snake species has long been known to be a master of camouflage, but research has shown that it is the first land animal to be ...

Puff adders can become motionless and scentless to avoid detection by those preying on them. Shutterstock The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is one of the most widespread and venomous snakes in Africa.

Puff Adders are the ultimate ambush predator. This African viper species, Bitis arietans, relies on stealth, both to find its prey and to hide from their predators. And, while they have always been ...