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Sahara Sand Viper (Cerastes vipera)

Sahara Sand Viper

Cerastes vipera

About the Sahara Sand Viper

Cerastes vipera, common names Sahara sand viper and Avicenna viper, is a venomous viper species endemic to the deserts of North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Sahara Sand Viper?

The scientific name of the Sahara Sand Viper is Cerastes vipera.

How many Sahara Sand Viper sightings have been recorded?

183 observations of the Sahara Sand Viper have been recorded on iNaturalist.

183 observations on iNaturalist
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