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Definition of green bush viper

green bush viper

Plural:green bush vipers
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A highly venomous, arboreal snake (specifically of the genus Atheris, such as Atheris squamigera) native to the tropical forests of Central and West Africa, characterized by its heavily keeled, typically bright green scales and a prehensile tail.

Example

"During the expedition to the Congo basin, the herpetologist documented a green bush viper resting in the low canopy."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Green bush viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/green%20bush%20viper
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