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Definition of western bush viper

western bush viper

Plural:western bush vipers
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western bush viper Lexical Profile

• noun

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A highly venomous, arboreal snake species native to the dense tropical forests of West Africa, recognized by its bright green coloration, relatively stout body, and prehensile tail used for climbing.

Example

"During the biological survey in Guinea, the herpetologist carefully photographed a western bush viper resting coiled on a low-hanging branch."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its native geographic range in West Africa, its characteristic habitat in thick bushes and low foliage, and the word 'viper' from the Latin 'vipera', meaning a live-bearing snake.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Western bush viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/western bush viper
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