Atractaspididae
Atractaspididae is a family of venomous snakes commonly known as stiletto snakes, burrowing asps, or simply stiletto snakes. This family is endemic to Africa. Members of this family are characterized by their unusually long, hollow, and fixed front fangs, which are used for injecting venom. Their tails are often short and bluntly pointed, sometimes appearing to be another head.
The Atractaspididae family contains several genera, including Atractaspis, Homoroselaps, and Xenocalamus. These snakes are typically small
Despite their potent venom, Atractaspididae are generally not considered highly dangerous to humans. Their small mouths