Peringueys Collection

Peringuey's Adder - Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
WAT-5249 PERINGUEYs DESERT ADDER - sidewinding across sand, leaving tracks Namib desert, Namibia. Africa Bitis peringueyi This is a mildly poisonous sidewinder adder that uses the sidewinding

Picture No. 10761862
Pringuey's Adder / Sidewinding Adder - moves in smooth lateral curves over the sand dunes (Bitis peringueyi) Date:

Picture No. 10760789
PERINGUEY" DESERT ADDER - hidden in sand, showing lure. (Bitis peringuey ) Date:

Picture No. 10869474
Peringuey's Adder - Being lifted by snake handler during a demonstration (Bitis peringueyi) Date:

Picture No. 10869462
Peringuey's Adder - Baby adder in a human hand (Bitis peringueyi) Date:

Peringueys Adder (Bitis peringueyi) adult, side-winding over sand dune in desert habitat, Namib Desert, Namibia, February

Peringuey's Adder - Side winding across dune sand in the evening - leaving a distinct track - Namib Desert
KAT-483 Peringuey's Adder - Side winding across dune sand in the evening - leaving a distinct track Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are

Peringuey's Adder - Making its way up the cascading sands of a dune slip face - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-482 Peringuey's Adder - Making its way up the cascading sands of a dune slip face Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal

Peringuey's Adder - Making its way up a slip face of a dune - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-481 Peringuey's Adder - Making its way up a slip face of a dune Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peringuey's Adder - Sidewinding across patterned white and yellow dune sand - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-476 Peringuey's Adder - Sidewinding across patterned white and yellow dune sand Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal

Peringuey's Adder - Wide angle view - sidewinding accros the desert sand - with the dunes in the background - Namib
KAT-474 Peringuey's Adder - Wide angle view - sidewinding accros the desert sand - with the dunes in the background Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi The sidewinding motion allows

Peringuey's Adder - Full body shot in black and yellow dune sand - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-473 Peringuey's Adder - Full body shot in black and yellow dune sand Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Peringuey's Adder - Sunning its self on dune sand near a dollar bush - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-461 Peringuey's Adder - Sunning its self on dune sand near a dollar bush Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal

Peringuey's Adder - Partially covered with dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-462 Peringuey's Adder - Partially covered with dune sand Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Peringuey's Adder - Coiled protectively on dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-463 Peringuey's Adder - Coiled protectively on dune sand Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Peringuey's Adder - Shuffling down into the dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-465 Peringuey's Adder - Shuffling down into the dune sand Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Peringuey's Adder - Close up of the head and eyes exposed from the dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia
KAT-466 Peringuey's Adder - Close up of the head and eyes exposed from the dune sand Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for

Peringuey's Adder Burying itself in the sand leaving a distincts pattern Namib Dunes, Namibia, Africa
KAT-256 Peringuey's Adder - Burying itself in the sand leaving a distincts pattern Namib Dunes, Namibia, Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display

Peringuey's Adder Sand covered head with tongue exposed Namib Dunes, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
KAT-226 Peringuey's Adder - Sand covered head with tongue exposed Namib Dunes, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display

Peringuey's Adder - Wide angle view - sidewinding accros the desert sand - with the dunes in the background - Namib
KAT-438 Peringuey's Adder - Wide angle view - sidewinding across the desert sand - with the dunes in the background Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi The sidewinding motion allows

Peringuey's Adder - In full side winding motion - blurring across the desert sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia
KAT-464 Peringuey's Adder - In full side winding motion - blurring across the desert sand Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for

Peringuey's Adder - Sidewinding across dune sand - leaving a distinct track - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-472 Peringuey's Adder - Sidewinding across dune sand - leaving a distinct track Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal

Peringuey's Adder - This small snake, also called Sidewinding Adder, shuffles completely into the fine sand of
TD-1560 Peringuey's Adder - This small snake, also called Sidewinding Adder, shuffles completely into the fine sand of the Namib Desert

Peringuey's Adder Portrait in Dune Sand Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
KAT-97 Peringuey's Adder - portrait Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peringuey's Adder In unusual pose with head raised. Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
KAT-96 Peringuey's Adder - in unusual pose with head raised Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peringuey's Adder Sidewinding up a dune in the Namib Desert Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
KAT-93 Peringuey's Adder - sidewinding up a dune in the Namib Desert Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peringuey's Adder Full body portrait of a baby adder on dune sand Namib Dunes, Namibia, Africa
KAT-244 Peringuey's Adder - Full body portrait of a baby adder on dune sand Namib Dunes, Namibia, Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

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Peringuey's Adder, also known as Bitis peringueyi, is a fascinating snake species found in the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa. With its unique adaptations and striking appearance, this snake has captured the attention of many wildlife enthusiasts. In Picture No. 10761862, we see an adult Peringuey's Adder side-winding over a sand dune in the desert. This movement technique allows it to navigate through the challenging terrain with ease. The blurred movement captured in Picture No. 10869462 showcases its agility and speed. Picture No. 10760789 reveals another interesting behavior of this adder - burying itself under the sand to camouflage and ambush prey. Its ability to blend seamlessly with its surroundings is truly remarkable. The close-up shot of its head in Picture No. 10869474 highlights the intricate patterns and markings that adorn this snake's scales. These markings serve as excellent camouflage against the sandy backdrop of their habitat. Despite being venomous like most snakes, Peringuey's Adder is not considered highly dangerous to humans due to its small size and docile nature unless provoked or threatened. This species' survival heavily relies on adapting to extreme desert conditions such as scorching temperatures and scarce water sources and has evolved specialized features like heat-sensing pits on each side of its face for detecting warm-blooded prey even at night when temperatures drop significantly. Observing Peringuey's Adder in its natural habitat provides a glimpse into how animals have adapted over time to thrive in harsh environments like the Namib Desert. Their resilience serves as a reminder of nature's incredible ability to adapt and survive against all odds.