Bitis arietans somalica (Somali: Abeeso) also known as the Somali puff adder, is a venomous viper subspecies found only in Somalia, eastern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya. It is distinguished from B. a. arietans by its keeled subcaudals. Normally, B. arietans grows to a total length (body and tail) around 800–900 mm (about 32-36 in). In northern Kenya, Somalia, and though, they grow unusually large, reaching total lengths up to 1905 mm.

Geographic range

This snake is found in northeastern Kenya, eastern Ethiopia, Somalia (including Coiama Island), a The type locality given is "Bohodle, 2100 ft., (Bohodle, 640 m,).