The spider-tailed horned viper with the scientific name of "Pseudocerastes urarachnoides" is a venomous snake in Viperidae's family. What makes this snake distinctive is its tail ended with a bulb-like shape that resembles a spider perfectly. This spectacular viper breed can only be found in Iran's western region and was first introduced in 2006.
It's a wonder how this creature has been evolved over thousands of years to form a spider-like shape at the end of its tail. When the snake waves it, this spider-like shape works as a bait for migrating birds, and other insectivores lure them to within the snake's strike range, which is well camouflaged and waiting for its meal. In fact, this astonishing spider shape is the only fundamental quality for the viper to survive in a region where food is really scarce.
The Iranian spider-tailed horned viper is one of the rarest snake species that is endemic to Iran's west. Therefore, it needs protection and is susceptible to extinction if the prevailing conditions change.
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