horned viper (Meaning)

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horned viper (n)

highly venomous viper of northern Africa and southwestern Asia having a horny spine above each eye

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highly venomous viper of northern Africa and southwestern Asia having a horny spine above each eye

diamondback rattlesnake, green snake, king cobra, water snake, water moccasin, hognose snake, king snake, coral snake, cobra, gopher snake

No antonyms found.

The horned viper, a venomous snake, is native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

With its distinctive triangular head and protruding horns, the horned viper is easily identifiable.

The horned viper's venom is primarily cytotoxic, causing tissue damage and necrosis.

The snake typically buries itself in loose sand, leaving only its eyes and nostrils exposed, waiting for unsuspecting prey.