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A Western Bush Viper coiled in the darkness This beautiful viper was very cooperative as my friend and I took many photos. It never showed any sign of defensiveness or aggression. Atheris chlorechis,Geotagged,Ghana,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

A Western Bush Viper coiled in the darkness

This beautiful viper was very cooperative as my friend and I took many photos. It never showed any sign of defensiveness or aggression.

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Amazing shot! Posted 7 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Fabulous species, photo, location....everything! Posted 7 years ago
  3. View John Sullivan's profile
    John Sullivan
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    Thanks guys! We were very happy to find this beauty in the forest late at night. Posted 7 years ago
  4. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    Fantastic! Posted 7 years ago

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The Western Bush Viper

Atheris chlorechis is a venomous viper species found only in the forests of West Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Common names include Western Bush viper, West African Leaf Viper, more.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by John Sullivan
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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Sep 1, 2018. Captured Aug 14, 2018 01:02 in Unnamed Road, Akyem Adukrom, Ghana.
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  • PENTAX K-3 II
  • f/18.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO100
  • 35mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.