West african bush viper
A species of Bush vipers, Also known as Western bush viper Scientific name : Atheris chlorechis Genus : Bush vipers
West african bush viper, A species of Bush vipers
Also known as:
Western bush viper
Scientific name: Atheris chlorechis
Genus: Bush vipers
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Description General Info
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Description
Atheris chlorechis is a venomous viper species found only in the forests of West Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
West african bush viper predominantly feeds on small mammals and occasionally birds. It uses its keen senses and venomous bite to capture and consume prey, favoring rodents, especially during their active hours at night.
Appearance
West african bush viper is a small-sized snake, renowned for its slender, serpentine body covered in rough, keeled scales. Its appearance is dominated by a spectacular array of vivid green, occasionally interspersed with yellow, giving it effective camouflage in foliage. Notably, it possesses elongated, hinged fangs in the front. No significant differences in appearance are seen due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
West african bush viper is a nocturnal, arboreal species primarily solitary in nature. Its defense mechanism is to lie motionless, using its cryptic coloration for camouflage in high vegetation. When threatened, it strikes with a notably fast, sideways motion. It doesn't show explicit territorial behavior.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Vipers Genus
Bush vipers Species
West african bush viper 
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