The Horned Viper has a venomous bite that can cause tissue damage and internal bleeding. Its horned appearance helps it blend into the desert sand. The Desert Monitor lizard is large and aggressive.

The desert sidewinding horned viper (Crotalus cerastes), also known as the sidewinder, is famous for its unique way of moving across the sand. Instead of slithering traditionally, this snake uses ...

Sochurek’s saw-scaled viper and the sand boa. “Emirates Post is delighted to support efforts in preserving the unique desert fauna of the UAE through these beautiful stamps. This is part of ...