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06-19-12, 11:44 AM
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Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
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.
Regards
Louis.
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06-19-12, 12:19 PM
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Varanus Queen
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
What is it eating?
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06-19-12, 12:29 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
The eye placement is incredible. Great shots, thanks for sharing 
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06-19-12, 12:35 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
Very interesting look to these guys. Thanks!
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06-19-12, 12:41 PM
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The Original Urban Legend
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
very neat little adder! I love the large supraocular horns!
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06-19-12, 03:06 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
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.
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06-19-12, 03:14 PM
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Varanus Queen
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
Louis, thanks!
I've only seen these guys in zoos here, not in private collections.
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06-19-12, 04:09 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
Very cool photos!
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06-19-12, 04:42 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
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.
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06-19-12, 10:45 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
Nice pictures do you have a couple of full body shots? These are great looking little adders.
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06-20-12, 07:00 AM
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Snake Ninja
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
awesome!!!!
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06-20-12, 05:21 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
That's amazing to see!
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06-20-12, 05:23 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
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 ! 
I hope you enjoyed them !
Regards.
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06-20-12, 10:12 PM
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
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.
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06-21-12, 10:18 AM
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The Original Urban Legend
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Re: Bitis caudalis (Horned adder)
I think ViperKeeper has one of those.
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