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Definition of western bush viper

western bush viper

Plural:western bush vipers
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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."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Western bush viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/western-bush-viper
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