Why do we call this snake a puff adder? Well looking at this video you can see that it is a very appropriate name for this snake. The puff adder will inhale and exhale air through its nostrils and this causes the sound that tells you, Watch out! | African Reptiles and Venom

27K views · 690 reactions | Another puff adder is giving birth! (Bitis arietans) | Kentucky Reptile Zoo | Facebook

3.1K views · 61 reactions | Puff adder ( Bitis arietans) realigning jaws after feeding. | Kentucky Reptile Zoo | Facebook

The striking speed of a Puff Adder must never be underestimated. | African Reptiles and Venom

340K views · 9.8K reactions |  A Puff Adder doing what it is most well-known for.  This video shows how the Puff Adder inflates its right lung to create an incredibly intimidating puff to warn off any potential predator. This defensive display is almost always followed by the snake striking if this defensive behavior is not enough of a warning for any human or animal that gets too close.  | Robert Wedderburn Productions | Facebook

The Puff Adder is widespread over much of South Africa and elsewhere further north into Africa. It is a heavy-bodied snake that relies on its excellent camouflage and is reluctant to move. Much of its life is spent in camouflage mode and recent research has shown that when hiding, the Puff Adder will not hiss or strike when approached, as this would give away its presence. It is an ambush hunter that will coil up into a striking position and await its prey. This can last several days or even wee