is B. arietans, which is also the most widely distributed viper in Africa. Currently, 18 species are recognized.

Members of the genus are commonly known as African adders, African vipers, or puff adders.

Description

Size variation within this genus is extreme, ranging from the very small B. schneideri, which grows to a maximum of 28 cm and is perhaps the world's smallest viperid,

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