Elongated and upturned scales cover the body of atheris hispida. The eyes are very large and the the snout is round in shape. Some atheris hsipida have zig-zag markings on the body. Males are smaller than females and females can reach a length of 70 centimeters (28 inches). Males are yellowish green, while females are olive brown. This species feeds on frogs, snails and small mammals. Before striking it forms and s-shaped coil. All existing antivenoms have no affect on the venom. This species is mainly nocturnal.
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