Bitis parviocula

Description

Common name: Ethiopian mountain adder, small-eyed puff adder, Ethiopian viper, Ethiopian mountain viper.Bitis parviocula is a venomous viper species found only in Ethiopia. It is large with a broad head and spectacular geometric markings. In 1995, the species was known from only three specimens, but additional information has surfaced since then. Little is known about its natural history or its venom. No subspecies are currently recognized.