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Rhinoceros Viper

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The rhinoceros viper, scientifically Bitis nasicornis, is a viper species found in the forests of West and Central Africa. It is known for its striking coloration and prominent nasal horns, and is also called the butterfly viper or river jack. Like all vipers, it is venomous.

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