Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)

[Louis Jacobsz]

I took some photos of these very special little adders a day or two ago and thought I'd share them with you guys.

Unfortunately they are becoming quite rare over parts of their distribution because of illegal collecting and smuggling for the trade overseas.

I'm not sure how common they are in the USA so feel free to ask anything you'd like to know about them.

http://www.ljafricancaptivebreds.co.za/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/c2.jpg

http://www.ljafricancaptivebreds.co.za/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/c1.jpg

http://www.ljafricancaptivebreds.co.za/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/c3.jpg

Regards
Louis.

[BarelyBreathing]

What is it eating?

[alessia55]

The eye placement is incredible. Great shots, thanks for sharing :D

[Norm66]

Very interesting look to these guys. Thanks!

[Will0W783]

very neat little adder! I love the large supraocular horns!

[Louis Jacobsz]

Thanks guys !

@BarelyBreathing, she's eating a Cape skink. The ones from Namibia (as above) do best when fed lizards instead of pinkies.

How common are these in US collections ?

Regards.

[BarelyBreathing]

Louis, thanks!

I've only seen these guys in zoos here, not in private collections.

[AustinG]

Very cool photos!

[botis]

Very nice! I've seen these for sale, ocasionally; mostly imports with fairly high prices. I wish more of the dwarf Bitis species were available over here. Bitis cornuta is one of the coolest looking snakes in the world, in my opinion.

[Roadtrash]

Nice pictures do you have a couple of full body shots? These are great looking little adders.

[Trent]

awesome!!!!

[Robyn@SYR]

That's amazing to see!

[Louis Jacobsz]

Thanks guys !

I'll def. post some Bitis cornuta pics just for you soon botis !

Here's a full-body shot and some other nice ones for you guys...ENJOY !:)

http://www.ljafricancaptivebreds.co.za/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/caudalis2-2_28768_x_51229.jpg

http://www.ljafricancaptivebreds.co.za/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/caudalis2-1_28768_x_51229.jpg

http://www.ljafricancaptivebreds.co.za/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/caudalis2-3_28768_x_51229.jpg

I hope you enjoyed them !

Regards.

[jaleely]

The middle photo in this last post is my fav! Love!!!
I havent' seen any of those, even in a zoo around here in California.

[Will0W783]

I think ViperKeeper has one of those.

[Louis Jacobsz]

Thanks Melissa !

It's a pity that they aren't as freely available in the states as I previously thought. Maybe they'll be in the near future if all the breeding projects pay off.

Regards.