Atractaspis bibronii
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Atractaspis bibronii
Atractaspis bibronii
Atractaspis bibronii
Atractaspis bibronii
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Atractaspis bibronii
Also known as Bibron's burrowing asp or the side-stabbing snake, the southern burrowing asp has backward-curved fangs at the front of its mouth. This snake has a thick body, with smooth, purplish-brown to black scales down its back and, usually, a dark-gray belly. A few have dark blotches on a whitish to cream-colored belly. Females can reach 24.4 inches (62 centimeters) in length, and males can grow to about 26 inches (66 centimeters).
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