Cerastes cerastes is a venomous viper species native to the deserts of Northern Africa and parts of the Middle East. They often are easily recognized

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Cerastes cerastes is a venomous viper species native to the deserts of Northern Africa and parts of the Middle East. They often are easily recognized by the presence of a pair of supraocular horns, although hornless individuals do occur. Common names include Saharan horned viper and horned desert viper. Photographed in Israel

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Location: Israel
Photo credit: © Eyal Bartov / Alamy / Afripics
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