Cerastes Cerastes

Horned vipers have a carnivorous diet primarily consisting of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

As ambush predators, they rely on their excellent camouflage to blend into sandy or rocky environments, waiting motionless for prey to approach.

Once within striking range, they use their quick reflexes and venomous bite to subdue and kill their prey.

Their venom contains a potent mix of hemotoxins that immobilize and begin digesting the prey internally.

Horned vipers play a crucial role in their ecosystems by controlling populations of small vertebrates and maintaining ecological balance.