Worlds 8 Most Venomous Snakes
Below is a list of the eight most venomous snakes in the world based both on venom strength and number of bites and fatalities recorded. Inland Taipan This Australian snake is a relative of the cobras and mambas. Drop for drop this snakes venom is the most toxic of any snake on the planet. Its […]
Read moreCaptive Care for Vipers Available in South Africa
Vipers as a group are the most commonly kept and most sought after captive venomous snakes in the world. Below are some of the most popular vipers available in South Africa. VIPERS OF ANY SPECIES SHOULD ONLY BE KEPT BY EXPERIENCED SNAKE KEEPERS WHO HAVE HAD TRAINING IN HANDLING VENOMOUS SNAKES. Copperheads Copperheads are small North […]
Read moreAfrican Bush Vipers
West African Bush Viper An attractive viper from tropical West Africa. This viper is a small and makes for an attractive display reptile. Feeds mainly on lizards in the wild and hatchlings can be problem feeders. This viper has a potent hemotoxic venom and bites from West African Bush Vipers have caused human deaths. Usumbara Bush […]
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