If You See This Bizarre Mark in the Sand, Beware!

The Saharan horned viper is a sneaky snake that blends perfectly into the sand, making it almost invisible. It hides just beneath the surface, leaving a small mark in the sand, so if you see one—run! While its venom isn’t deadly to humans, it can cause serious pain, swelling, and other nasty symptoms you’d definitely want to avoid. This snake is a master ambusher, lying in wait for lizards and rodents to wander too close. Its “horns” above its eyes give it a fierce look, but they might actually help protect its eyes from the harsh desert sand. So, if you’re exploring the Sahara and spot anything unusual in the sand, it’s best to steer clear—better safe than sorry!

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Sahara Sand Viper 1: By Kristof Zyskowski & Yulia Bereshpolova - https://flic.kr/p/RT8xUX, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=131437888
Eastern copperhead: By Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren - https://flic.kr/p/281wvNs, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=74738893
Pacific Gopher Snake: By Greg Schechter - https://flic.kr/p/9Qin3X, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55620406
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Vipère à cornes: By Majbri wael, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=148546912
Horned desert viper: By מינוזיג - MinoZig, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50409000
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Agropyron dasystachyum and bull snake: By Matt Lavin - https://flic.kr/p/77qnoQ, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25123999
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