The puff adder is one of the deadliest snakes in Africa, and also an expert at camouflage. Can you spot the puff adder in the accompanying image, or in the footage before the narrator zooms in?

Often feared as dangerous, puff adders may be unsung agricultural heroes—capable of devouring rodents at extraordinary rates just when farmers need it most. By harnessing their natural abundance, ...

New research from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, has revealed that puff adders (Bitis arietans) can be highly efficient at controlling rodent populations that ...

In this video, we witness an intense encounter between a human and one of Africa's most dangerous snakes, the Puff Adder. Watch as we explore the behavior of this venomous snake and the precautions ...

As South Africa experiences warming temperatures, the likelihood of encountering snakes in homes increases. Snake season is underway, and if you happen to find yourself face-to-face with a puff adder, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. It may not come as a surprise that snakes move quickly, as ...