Its bite can lead to paralysis or death without antivenom ... in the desert’s cracks and crevices, the Black Widow’s venom can cause severe pain and even death if not treated. The Horned ...

The desert horned viper (Cerastes cerastes) lives in arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa. Cerastes cerastes hoofieni and Cerastes cerastes cerastes are both subspecies of this North ...

Notable species include the Sidewinder Rattlesnake, Desert Horned Viper, and the Arizona Coral Snake, each with unique adaptations to their harsh environments. Deserts are among the most extreme ...