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Dwarf Adders of Southern Africa
The genus Bitis comprises of 18 species restricted to Africa with the exception of the Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) which has a limited distribution on the Arabian Peninsula. Of these 18 species, 12 are considered Dwarf Adders. Southern Africa has 10 of the 12 Dwarf Adders.