The incredible variable bush viper! Atheris squamigera. Some of the coolest looking scales ever. And they come in many different colors naturally! #atherissquamigera #venomoussnakes #dragon | Mark’s Reptiles

Western African Green Bush Viper! This stunning snake, also known as Atheris chlorechis, is a master of camouflage with its vibrant green scales blending seamlessly into the lush foliage of West African forests. . . . #snake #reelschallenge #ayoubnayiak #facts #instareels #fbreels23 #fbreels24 #wildlifephotography #wildlife | Ayoub Nayiak Wildlife Photographer

Atheris chlorechis is a viper species found only in the forests of West Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized. It is the type species of its genus. It is venomous. Atheris chlorechis venom can lead to major systemic envenoming, shock, blood loss due to coagulopathy, and renal failure. There is no antivenom. Adults average 50 cm (20 inches) in total length (body tail), with a maximum total length of 70 cm (28 in). The tail is relatively long. The body is relatively slender, with 25-36 mi

Venomous bush viper (Atheris squamigera) post meal yawn. Bush viper venom is neurotoxic and can result in serious hemorrhaging of internal organs. If bitten by this viper, it can cause pain in the local area, swelling, and bleeding in more serious cases. Envenomation can cause severe coagulopathy, pain, edema, renal failure, and on rare occasion, life-threatening hemorrhage. Severe envenomations from Atheris squamigera bites require antivenom, but there are no species-specific antivenoms readily