The spider-tailed viper, native to Iran, mimics a spider with its tail to lure prey. This ambush predator uses camouflage and strikes swiftly. #knowledge #wildlife #snake #illusionist #predator | World's Fact

This is spider tail viper. It is called that name because of the way it tricks prey with its tail. This snake has a spider-like shape which moves the tail as if it is a spider. Unknown to preys, they get carried away with the movement of the spider movement while the preys do not know it is a snake. The color of the snake is a camouflage and same color as the sand. They mostly hide in rocks and mountains. While the prey are on eating the spider, they get eaten by the snake. Oluwanishola Akeju |

Today's creature: The Spider-Tailed Horned Viper. (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides), a mesmerizing snake native to Iran. This extraordinary viper has a unique and astonishing adaptation: a tail that mimics a spider! Master of Deception: The tip of the viper’s tail looks and moves like a spider, which it uses to lure unsuspecting birds close enough to strike. Rarely Seen: Discovered relatively recently in 2006, these vipers are elusive and blend seamlessly into their rocky desert habitats. Venomous