Cerastes cerastes, commonly known as the Saharan horned viper[4] or the desert horned viper, [5] is a species of viper native to the deserts of Northern Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula and Levant.

Some snakes have horns on the head or nose to protect the eyes from sand and sun. Discover 21 snakes with horns.

2024年10月30日 · If you see a horned snake, you'll understand how it got its name: They have unique "horns" near their eyes. These venomous snakes live in deserts and other dry environments, and their adaptations help them survive and hunt in harsh conditions.

Crotalus cerastes, known as the sidewinder, horned rattlesnake or sidewinder rattlesnake, [3] is a pit viper species belonging to the genus Crotalus (the rattlesnakes), and is found in the desert regions of the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

2023年7月25日 · They stick to rocky plains and gravel flats, where they take shelter in the midst of dark crevices, and their grey scales and jagged horns are perfect for blending in. Many-horned adders (Bitis cornuta) have no need to pierce people with their horns, as they’re mainly for intimidation purposes.

2024年4月25日 · Learn about the Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes) – its size, its color, its range, where they stay, what they eat, its predators, how long they live, how they reproduce, and if it is poisonous

2019年4月25日 · As you might expect, the horned desert viper, or Cerastes cerastes, has two little “horns ” shooting up out of its head. When it buries most of its body in the desert sand across North Africa and...

The Desert Horned Viper – with its anvil-shaped head, satanic horns and cat-like eyes – has struck a chord in the imagination of those who have lived within its desert ranges, from northern Africa into the Middle East.

2024年5月27日 · Also called the horn viper, horned rattlesnake, or sidewinder rattlesnake, sidewinders are relatively small rattlesnakes at 18 to 32 inches long. These pit vipers live in desert habitats and are named for their unique sidewinding movement.