The Velvery-green Night Adder is normally found near water sources and is terrestrial and usually a diurnal hunter of amphibians.


The Velvery-green Night Adder is normally found near water sources and is terrestrial and usually a diurnal hunter of amphibians. It's venom is not thought to be particularly toxic to warm blooded animals and there are no records of bites on hiumans in its East African range.


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Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania.
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