McMahon’s Viper
Named in honor of British diplomat Arthur Henry McMahon, the McMahon’s Viper is a relatively small viper snake that is predominantly found in the desert areas of the Mideast.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Subfamily | Viperinae |
| Genus | Eristicophis Alcock & Finn, 1897 |
| Species | E. macmahonii |
| Scientific Name | Eristicophis macmahonii |
| Other Names | Asian sand viper, leaf-nosed viper, whiskered viper |
| Length | No more than 1 m (39 in) |
| Coloration | Sandy yellow in color (to camouflage in the desert sand) with darker dots |
| Distribution | Balochistan near the borders of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan |
| Habitat | Desert regions |
| Diet | Small lizards, small rodents (especially mice), and occasionally birds |
| Venom Fact | Venomous |
| Clutch Size | Up to a dozen eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
McMahon’s Viper Pictures Gallery
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- Asian Sand Viper
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- Eristicophis Macmahonii
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