The Spiny Bush Viper is a viper species endemic to Central Africa. It is known for its extremely keeled dorsal scales that give it a bristly appearance. No subspecies are currently recognized. Common names include rough-scaled bush viper, spiny bush viper, hairy bush viper, and others. The Spiny bush viper is a venomous snake native to Africa. It is known for its extremely keeled dorsal scales that give a unique 'shaggy' idea to its skin, almost bristly appearance. The scales around the head and neck are the longest, decreasing posteriorly. Spiny bush vipers vary in color and can be green, olive green, bluish, or brownish with a yellow or pale olive belly. The males of this species are surprisingly long and slender compared to the females.

Scientific name: Atheris hispida

Higher classification: Bush vipers

Rank: Species

Family: Viperidae

Kingdom: Animalia

Order: Squamata

Phylum: Chordata