death adder

reptile
Also known as: Acanthophis

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characteristics

  • Peringuey's sidewinding adder
    In adder

    Although death adders (Acanthophis) are related to the slender-bodied cobras, they are viperlike in appearance, with thick bodies, short tails, and broad heads. They are about 45 to 90 cm (18 to 35 inches) long and are gray or brownish with darker crosswise bands. Death adders…

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