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16-Feb-06, 02:11 PM
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Came across this pic a while back on the net.... a mad looking little critter if ever I saw one 
It's an atheris hispida african bristly bush viper. Here's some information on them:
Other Common Names:
Rough-scaled Bush (or Tree) Viper; Spiny Bush Viper; Hairy Bush Viper (this latter name should be avoided due to potential confusion with the recently described Atheris hirsuta, a species whose specific epithet literally means "hairy").
Distribution:
Isolated populations in western Kenya, southwestern Uganda, and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo [formerly Zaire] near Lakes Victoria, Edward, and Kivu.
Description:
Heavily keeled, elongated, and upturned scales. Snout is rounded and eyes are very large. Variable in color and pattern: yellowish green, olive brown, brownish, or black with a pale green venter (also may be black) becoming darker bluish or black caudally. Most members of this species have a dark chevron on head, and many have chevrons or zig-zag markings on body. Males are smaller and more slender than females, which may reach a length of up to 70 cm (28 inches).
Habitat and Behavior:
Equatorial and gallery forests, inland swamps, reed and papyrus swamps adjacent to lakes and rivers. Altitudes between 800-1900 meters. The stomach of the holotype contained a snail. May feed primarily on Hyperolidae reed frogs, but the "rapid slurping" feeding technique that this species is known to exhibit may suggest a specialization for soft-bodied invertebrates such as snails and slugs.
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16-Feb-06, 02:15 PM
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It must be the "Bart Simpson" variety
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16-Feb-06, 04:11 PM
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I cant see the picture 
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16-Feb-06, 04:40 PM
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I can't see it either
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[5:55:17] ihaveherps: pfft i took a dare at work to eat a chilli some blokes dad grew..... within 10 mins i was sh***ing fire..... have been applying lucas paw paw cream to my date daily since and every day a bit of my shpinc skin has been peeling off..... 3rd degree burns from a pepper.... best $20 i have ever made
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16-Feb-06, 04:44 PM
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i've heard of a. squamiger but not hispida
the pic...  |
16-Feb-06, 04:45 PM
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what the hell is that thing?
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16-Feb-06, 04:47 PM
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Wow, looks like something out of harry potter!
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[5:55:17] ihaveherps: pfft i took a dare at work to eat a chilli some blokes dad grew..... within 10 mins i was sh***ing fire..... have been applying lucas paw paw cream to my date daily since and every day a bit of my shpinc skin has been peeling off..... 3rd degree burns from a pepper.... best $20 i have ever made
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16-Feb-06, 04:58 PM
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it really is a shame we can't keep some exotics. maybe then aussie herps would be a little more knowledgable about some of the fantastic herps that exist overseas.
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16-Feb-06, 07:05 PM
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that looks so cool very nice.
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16-Feb-06, 08:50 PM
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They look amazing!
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16-Feb-06, 09:45 PM
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awsom to look at lol ! wonder if they would be soft or hard to touch???
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16-Feb-06, 11:05 PM
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That would have to be the prettiest snake ive ever seen 
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16-Feb-06, 11:21 PM
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that is one hell of an awesome specimen!!!
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16-Feb-06, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by basketcase i've heard of a. squamiger but not hispida
the pic... | Hey Basket,
Atheris Hispidus or Rough-scaled tree viper is not the same as the more commonly seen and kept Atheris Squamiger(Bush or leaf viper).
A.Hispidus was once many years ago thought to be the same species as 'squamiger', but has for the last few decades been classified as 'Hispidus', they are noticeably different side by side, but pictures can make it difficult at times.
The photo you have there looks like a A. Hispidus to me.
Great little species to work with, especially if you can get CB, which is rare.
Cheers Neil
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17-Feb-06, 12:05 AM
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It must be the "Bart Simpson" variety
| I agree, Peter. lol
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