Endemic to parts of the African continent and the mid-east, the Egyptian saw-scaled viper is a species of venomous snakes having three subspecies.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Genus |
Echis |
| Species |
E. pyramidum |
| Scientific Name |
Echis pyramidum |
| Other Names |
Northeast African carpet viper, Egyptian carpet viper, Geoffroy’s carpet viper |
| Length |
30–60 cm (12–24 in) |
| Coloration |
Grayish beige with orange to rust diamond-shaped patterns from head to tail |
| Distribution |
Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula |
| Habitat |
Mostly in the rocky and dry regions, prefers living under stones and boulders, or cracks and crevices |
| Diet |
Lizards and chameleons, rodents, and other smaller snakes |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Northeast African Carpet Viper
