The Gaboon Viper: Does it Have Dragon-Like Horns on its Head?
There is a snake in the world, and it has two horns on its head! A snake with horns on its head, isn't it a dragon? Many people's minds will pop up this idea, isn't it? It is a very venomous snake, a snake that lives in harsh desert environments. Many snake enthusiasts are curious to ask if the horned viper is a dragon? Is the horned viper the legendary dragon? Let's introduce this dragon-like venomous snake to everyone.
First, our snake enthusiasts, don't be too excited, this is not a fallen dragon, nor is it a legendary dragon, but it is a snake that looks a little like a dragon. It is an African snake, a rare venomous species unique to the turbulent Middle East, with a distribution of many in the North African desert. The activity range of this snake also extends from the Sinai Peninsula to the Israeli northern Negev. So, snake enthusiasts who want to see this snake can only see it online, these areas are not very peaceful, don't take risks, and still pay attention to the snake network to share with you, let the share with you, okay?
The morphology of the horned viper is quite unique and has obvious differences from other snakes, that is, they have a pair of horns on their heads, as well as a pair of upright, spike-like scales above their eyes, giving people the feeling that they have a pair of horns. Some varieties are relatively long, and some can only see slightly bulging parts. But some horned vipers don't have horns, and other features are similar. So, don't judge based on having horns, this is a wrong idea!
Why do snake enthusiasts all over the world like horned vipers? It's not just because they look like dragons, they are dragon-like snakes, they are also colorful snakes, they are particularly beautiful snakes, but the most common is the dazzling yellow, and there are also light gray, pink, and light brown, as well as various colors to form patterns. The diversity and tendency to be pale makes it easier to hide, not to be discovered by predators. It is a very beautiful snake!
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