This video of a Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera) killing a Puff Adder (Bitis arietans arietans) is doing the rounds on social media. Cobras, especially the Snouted Cobra and Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) are well known for eating Puff Adders and often get bitten in the process. They appear to be immune against the venom of other snakes and appear to suffer no ill effects after such bites. Source unknown. | African Snakebite Institute

137K views · 1.9K reactions | A Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) striking in slow motion! #wildlifephotography #wildlifefilmmaker #snakes #snake #reptiles #snakebite #puffadder | Robert Wedderburn Productions | Facebook

The Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) a highly venomous snake that together with the Mozambique Spitting, Cobra accounts for the majority of serious snake bites in Southern Africa. As the common name suggests, when threatened the Puff Adder will begin hissing and puffing by rapidly inhaling and exhaling air serving as an early warning system not to mess with it. | African Snakebite Institute

Meet the powerful Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)! 🐍 Known for its impressive hiss and lightning-fast strike, this snake is one of Africa’s most dangerous. But don’t worry—understanding its behavior can help you stay safe! Learn more about snake safety and handling through our specialized courses at www.africanreptiles-venom.co.za. #PuffAdder #BitisArietans #SnakeAwareness #StaySafe | African Reptiles and Venom

6.9M views · 10K reactions | Blink and you’ll miss it.  Puff adders can be particularly aggressive and, when threatened, can strike within 0.25 of a second. | BBC Earth | Facebook

Why do we call this snake a puff adder? Well looking at this video you can see that it is a very appropriate name for this snake. The puff adder will inhale and exhale air through its nostrils and this causes the sound that tells you, Watch out! | African Reptiles and Venom