they'll coil their bodies tightly and rub their scales together to make that signature “sawing” sound, which serves as a warning to back off. Unlike some snake species, saw-scaled vipers are ...

These venomous snakes live in deserts and other dry ... an example of caudal luring in the animal kingdom. The viper's raised scales resemble small horns above its eyes, enhancing its camouflage ...

A venomous – and potentially deadly – white-lipped pit viper, or bamboo snake ... [3] The bamboo snake can be recognised by its bright green scales and yellow belly. It is responsible for ...