puff adder, viper, viperidae, bitis, atheris, echis, vipera, cerastes, pseudocerastes, macrovipera, montivipera, eristicophis

Horned Adder (Bitis caudalis)

Are you a Viper-Lover? Welcome!!!

Venomous snakes have fascinated - and terrified - people from time immemorial. Since some snakes like vipers pose a possibly deadly danger, an enormous respect, sometimes even fear for snakes, has developed over the course of human history.

This website is dedicated to the beauty of vipers. Enjoy the pictures, enjoy the news, enjoy vipers!

Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri)

My latest book: "Are They Poisonous?" - A travel Guide to the venomous Animals of Africa | "Sind die giftig?" - Ein Reiseführer zu den giftigen Tieren Afrikas

This book is your essential guide to Africa’s venomous wildlife. From snakes and scorpions to spiders and insects, discover the truth behind the creatures that inspire both fascination and dread. This book is available in English and German language and as printed book as well as e-book

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My first book: Puff Adders - the Venomous Landmines of Africa

On 300 pages with more than 220 pictures the reader gets a deep insight into
the biology of the puff adders and a detailed description of all species.

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The second book: Identification Guide to the Snakes of Namibia

This booklet takes you on an immersive journey into the captivating world of Namibian snakes, helping you to distinguish between venomous and non-venomous snakes of this fascinating country and thus to realise that the danger posed by snakes is much less than assumed.

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