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8. The Spiny Bush Viper: A Venomous Beauty of the African Rainforest

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The spiny bush viper, native to African rainforests, is a striking snake with keeled, spiny scales that provide camouflage. An ambush predator, it uses heat-sensing pits to detect prey and delivers venomous strikes. Habitat destruction threatens this fascinating species, highlighting the importance of protecting its rainforest home.