Puff adder - Wikipedia
The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a highly venomous viper species found in savannahs and grasslands from Morocco and western Arabia throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rainforest regions. [3] It is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa owing to various factors, such as its wide distribution, frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, …
Pofadder, South Africa - Wikipedia
Pofadder (Afrikaans for "puff adder") is a small town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. In spite of its small size, it is an important local centre in the region known in South Africa as Bushmanland. The surrounding districts are arid, sparsely populated, rugged and picturesque.
Pofadder - Wikipedia
Pofadder is the Afrikaans name for puff adder (snake). Pofadder may also refer to: Pofadder (food), a traditional South African food made from the same ingredients as Skilpadjies but is a bigger sausage type.
5 Must do’s in Pofadder - Girl in Blue Jeans
2018年9月17日 · Located in the Northern Cape this town has always tickled the fancy of many South Africans. One would assume the town is named after the poisonous snake the puffadder. In actual fact its named after a local Koi-Koi chief called Klaas Pofadder who lived and died here. He died in a hail of bullets.
Puff Adder - African Snakebite Institute
Full Name: Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) Other Names: Pofadder. Classification: HIGHLY VENOMOUS. Map indicating the distribution of the Puff Adder in Southern Africa. The Puff Adder is widespread over much of southern Africa and further north into Africa. It is a heavy-bodied snake that relies on its excellent camouflage and is reluctant to move.
Puff Adder Facts, Description, Diet, and Pictures - The Snake Guide
2024年4月25日 · It is the most widespread snake on the continent. Also known as African Puff Adder and Common Puff Adder, it was described by German naturalist Blasius Merrem in 1820. The word arietans comes from the Latin arieto, meaning “striking violently.”
10 Facts About The Puff Adder - Snake Radar
2022年1月4日 · The puff adder is a thick, stubby snake measuring 80-120cm, which lurks in bushes and has a dangerous haemorrhagic venom. Most importantly, it holds the title of the most widespread venomous snake in Africa. Puff adders appear …
About Pofadder - SA-Venues.com
Pofadder, Namaqualand. The very little town of Pofadder lies surrounded by rugged, sparsely populated and very scenic countryside.
Puff Adder - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous viper species. This snake is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa owing to various factors, such as its wide distribution, frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, and aggressive disposition. The color pattern of Puff adders varies geographically.
Pofadder, Northern Cape, South Africa
Pofadder is one of South Africa’s most isolated little towns, surrounded by the rugged Namaqualand landscape. South Africans often use the name of Pofadder to refer to any far-flung small backwater town, but the actual town should not be written off.