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Definition of saharan sand viper
saharan sand viper
Plural:saharan sand vipers
• noun
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A small, highly venomous snake species native to the deserts of North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula, characterized by its pale, sand-colored camouflage and its habit of burying itself beneath the desert surface to ambush prey.
Example
"While trekking through the dunes of North Africa, the researchers carefully watched their steps to avoid the well-camouflaged Saharan sand viper."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saharan sand viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saharan%20sand%20viper