Nose-Horned Viper

The nose-horned viper is a venomous snake with a distinctive little horn on its snout. It lives in rocky areas across the Balkans, parts of Italy, and western Asia. Among Europe’s vipers, it’s known for having especially long fangs and potent venom.

• It gets its scientific name from Greek words meaning 'sand diver,' though it prefers rocky spots.
• This viper has five recognized subspecies across its range.
• Its venom is considered more dangerous than other European vipers’.