Sand viper
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Sand viper may refer to:
- 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...
, a.k.a. the nose-horned viper, a venomous species found in Europe through to the Balkans and parts of the Middle East. - Cerastes viperaCerastes viperaCerastes vipera is a venomous viper species found in the deserts of North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula. No subspecies are currently recognized.-Description:...
, a.k.a. the Avicenna viper, a venomous species found in the deserts of North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula. - HeterodonHeterodonHeterodon is a genus of harmless colubrids found in North America. They are stout with upturned snouts and are perhaps best known for their characteristic threat displays. Three species are currently recognized.-Description:...
, a.k.a. hog-nosed snakes, a genus of harmless colubrid species found in North America.