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Saharan Horned Viper

Scientific Name: Cerastes cerastes

Conservation Status:

Least Concern IUCN Red List

About

This side-winding viper’s “horns” are actually modified scales.

Location Within the Zoo

You’ll find this animal in the Desert LAIR.

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