Bitis arietans somalica
# Bitis arietans somalica

Bitis arietans somalica (Somali: Abeeso) also known as the Somali puff adder, is a venomous viper subspecies found only in Somalia, eastern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya. It is distinguished from B. a. arietans by its keeled subcaudals.

Normally, B. arietans grows to a total length (body and tail) around 800–900 mm (about 32-36 in). In northern Kenya, Somalia, and though, they grow unusually large, reaching total lengths up to 1,905 mm (75.0 in).

## Geographic range

This snake is found in northeastern Kenya, eastern Ethiopia, Somalia (including Coiama Island), a The type locality given is "Bohodle, 2100 ft., (Bohodle, 640 m,).

