Saw-scaled Viper
FamilyViperidae
Venom TypeVenomous
Max Length0.8 m
RangeAfrica, Middle East, Asia
HabitatArid scrubland
DietSmall mammals, lizards
Danger LevelExtreme
About the Saw-scaled Viper
Considered the snake that kills the most people worldwide. Small but extremely aggressive. They rub their scales together to produce a rasping warning sound. Found in areas with poor medical access, making their bites particularly deadly. Their venom varies regionally, complicating antivenom production. Active at night and often encountered by people walking barefoot.
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