Bitis inornata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bitis inornata |
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Bitis
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inornata
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The Bitis inornata is a type of snake. People also call it the plain mountain adder, hornless adder, or Cape puff adder. This snake is venomous, meaning it can inject venom. It is a kind of viper. You can only find this snake in the Cape Province of South Africa. There are no different types (subspecies) of this snake known.
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About the Plain Mountain Adder
These snakes are not very big. Adult Bitis inornata snakes are usually about 25 to 40 centimeters (10 to 16 inches) long. This length includes their body and tail. The longest one ever found was about 45 centimeters (18 inches) long.
Where the Plain Mountain Adder Lives
The Bitis inornata snake lives only in the Cape Province of South Africa. This means it is endemic to this area.
Specific Locations
Scientists have found this snake in a few special places. One group of these snakes lives on the Sneeuberg mountains. This area is in the eastern part of the Cape Province. The first time this snake was officially described, it was found near the town of Graaff Raynet.
Another group of these snakes was found more recently. They live on the higher parts of the Cederberg mountains. This area is in the western Cape Province. So, the plain mountain adder lives in two separate areas in South Africa.
Conservation Status
The Bitis inornata snake is listed as "least concern" on the IUCN Red List. This means that scientists believe this snake is not currently in danger of disappearing. Its population is stable enough for now.
