Jambo 🐍 Reptiles
Puff adder
Bitis arietans
Photo : Julius Rückert, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerRare
Masai MaraRare
AmboseliRare
TsavoRare
Points60 and up
Responsible for many bites because it stays still instead of fleeing.
Tracker tip
🎯 Watch where you step in camps, especially in the evening.
Where to see it
Kruger : rare · Masai Mara : rare · Amboseli : rare · Tsavo : rare
FAQ
Where can I see a puff adder on safari?
The puff adder lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (rare).
How do I recognise a puff adder?
Responsible for many bites because it stays still instead of fleeing. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Bitis arietans) offline.