Bitis arietans somalica

The Bitis arietans somalica, also known as the Somali puff adder or Abeeso in Somali, is a highly venomous viper subspecies found only in Somalia, eastern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya.

Description

It is distinguished from B. a. arietans by its keeled subcaudals. Normally, B. arietans grows to a total length around 800–900 mm. In northern Kenya, Somalia, and though, they grow unusually large, reaching total lengths up to.

Geographic range

This snake is found in northeastern Kenya, eastern Ethiopia and Somalia. The type locality given is "Bohodle, 2100 ft.".