Puff Adder 🐍 Africa’s DEADLIEST Snake

This is Africa's deadliest snake responsible for thousands of deaths a year meet the menacing puff adder .

A serpent as dangerous as it is stealthy .

The puff adder's camouflage is so effective .

It can lie undetected until it's almost stepped on .

It's known for its unique hissing warning which sounds like a loud puff giving it its name .

But if this warning is ignored , the snake strikes with lightning speed and deadly precision , armed with long fangs and potent cytotoxic venom .

A single bite from a puff adder can cause severe pain , swelling , tissue damage .

And if untreated can be fatal , this venom is so powerful that it can kill a grown adult in just a few hours .

Puff ADDers are found throughout Africa thriving in a variety of habitats .

They're ambush predators lying in , wait for unsuspecting prey like rodents , birds and even small mammals .

Despite their lethality .

Puff ADDers play a crucial role in their ecosystems , controlling the populations of their prey and maintaining the balance of nature .

So if you're ever in their territory , be cautious because