Horned viper
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Horned viper may refer to:
- Cerastes (genus)Cerastes (genus)Cerastes is a genus of small, venomous vipers found in the deserts and semi-deserts of northern North Africa eastward through Arabia and Iran. Three species are currently recognized.-Description:...
, North African desert vipers, a group of small, venomous species found in the deserts and semi-deserts of northern North Africa eastward through Arabia and Iran - Bitis caudalisBitis caudalisBitis caudalis is a venomous viper species found in the arid region of south-west Africa. Easily distinguished by the presence of a single, large horn-like scale over each eye. No subspecies are currently recognized.-Description:...
, the horned puff adder, a venomous species found in the arid region of south-west Africa - Vipera ammodytesVipera ammodytesVipera ammodytes is a venomous viper species found in southern Europe through to the Balkans and parts of the Middle East. It is reputed to be the most dangerous of the European vipers due to its large size, long fangs and high venom toxicity...
, the sand viper, a venomous species found in southern Europe through to the Balkans and parts of the Middle East - Viper (hieroglyph)Viper (hieroglyph)The Ancient Egyptian Viper hieroglyph is Gardiner sign listed no. I9 for the viper; the viper is shown in full length extension, with undulations of motion....