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Adults of A. bibronii average 30–40 cm (12–16 in) [4] in total length (including tail), with a maximum total length of 55 cm (21 + 3 ⁄ 4 in). [4] The dorsum is a uniform grey or dark brown to black colour. [4]
Atractaspis is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Atractaspidae, also known as the stiletto snakes. The genus is endemic to Africa and the Middle East. The genus contains 15 species that are recognized by ITIS. [2] Others recognize as many as 21 species. [3] [4] [5] 23 are listed here.
The Atractaspididae (atractaspidids) are a family of venomous snakes [1] found in Africa and the Middle East, commonly called mole vipers, stiletto snakes, or burrowing asps. Currently, 12 genera are recognized.
Stiletto. A stiletto (plural stilettos [1]) is a specialized dagger with a long slender blade and needle-like point, primarily intended as a thrusting and stabbing weapon. [2] [3] The stiletto blade's narrow cross-section and acuminated tip (that is, a tip which tapers to a sharp point) reduce friction upon entry, allowing the blade to ...
Stiletto may refer to: Stiletto, a type of dagger; stitching awl, a tool used in sewing; Stiletto heel, a type of footwear; Stiletto snake, a common name for a family of venomous snakes found in Africa and the Middle East; Stiletto feminism
The narrower V-42 stiletto blade profile was designed to optimize penetration on thrusting; it could easily penetrate a G.I. steel helmet and liner with a single thrust. [1] With its relatively thin, narrow blade, the V-42 was designed from the outset for use as a fighting knife, and was prone to breakage when used for utility chores such as ...
The M80 Stiletto is an American prototype naval ship using advanced stealth technologies. [2] The M80 was designed by the M Ship Company then built by Knight and Carver, as an experimental testbed ship for The Pentagon ’s Office of Force Transformation .
The Douglas X-3 Stiletto is a 1950s United States experimental jet aircraft with a slender fuselage and a long tapered nose, manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company. Its primary mission was to investigate the design features of an aircraft suitable for sustained supersonic speeds, which included the first use of titanium in major airframe components.