The incredible variable bush viper! Atheris squamigera. Some of the coolest looking scales ever. And they come in many different colors naturally! #atherissquamigera #venomoussnakes #dragon | Mark’s Reptiles

Western African Green Bush Viper! This stunning snake, also known as Atheris chlorechis, is a master of camouflage with its vibrant green scales blending seamlessly into the lush foliage of West African forests. . . . #snake #reelschallenge #ayoubnayiak #facts #instareels #fbreels23 #fbreels24 #wildlifephotography #wildlife | Ayoub Nayiak Wildlife Photographer

Western African Green Bush Viper! This stunning snake, also known as Atheris chlorechis, is a master of camouflage with its vibrant green scales blending seamlessly into the lush foliage of West African forests. . . . #snake #reelschallenge #ayoubnayiak #facts #instareels #fbreels23 #fbreels24 #wildlifephotography #wildlife | Ayoub Nayiak Wildlife Photographer

This snake looks like a dragon, and it's just as dangerous. Meet the bush viper. 🐍 | Brut nature

Atheris chlorechis is a viper species found only in the forests of West Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized. It is the type species of its genus. It is venomous. Atheris chlorechis venom can lead to major systemic envenoming, shock, blood loss due to coagulopathy, and renal failure. There is no antivenom. Adults average 50 cm (20 inches) in total length (body tail), with a maximum total length of 70 cm (28 in). The tail is relatively long. The body is relatively slender, with 25-36 mi

Watering our Variable Bush Viper (Atheris squamigera), these snakes are just so mesmerizing. They come in variable colours hens the name. This central and western African viper is small maxing out at 45 to 60cm. They have a heamotoxic venom with no antivenom available although antivenom for Echis (Saw scale/Carpet vipers) has been some what effective in neutralizing the venom. | Reptile Garden