Johannesburg – South African researchers might have discovered a feature that makes puff adders the ultimate ambush predator. Puff adders hide using highly evolved visual camouflage, but were also ...

Puff adders can become motionless and scentless to avoid detection by those preying on them. Shutterstock The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is one of the most widespread and venomous snakes in Africa.

Puff adders are masterful ambush predators. Coiled up in a pile of leaves, they are almost invisible. New research suggests they hide their smell too Puff adders lie in wait for their prey. Their ...

PUFF Adders are heavily-built, stocky snakes and adults can grow to almost a metre long. They’re often referred to as being short and fat, and yes they can look short and stubby, but they aren’t ...