Namaqua dwarf adder

Description

Bitis schneideri is a venomous viper species found in a small coastal region that straddles the border between Namibia and South Africa.This is the smallest species in the genus Bitis and possibly the world's smallest viperid.No subspecies are currently recognized.With an average total length (body + tail) of 18–25 cm (7–10 in) and a maximum reported total length of 28 cm (11 in),this is the smallest species of the genus Bitis and possibly the world's smallest viperid