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Cerastes gasperettii
Cerastes gasperettii is a venomous viper species found in the Middle East from Israel to Iran, and especially in the Arabian Peninsula.[1] Very similar in appearance to C. cerastes, except that their ranges do not overlap.[4] No subspecies are currently recognized.[5] Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionThe average length is 30-60 cm, with a maximum of 85. Females are larger than males.[2] Geographic rangeFound in the Arava valley, located on the border between southern Israel and Jordan, eastwards through Jordan and Iraq to Khuzistan Provence in southwestern Iran. In the Arabian Peninsula it has been found in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Quatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The type-locality given is "Beda Azan [23°41'N., 53°28'E.], Abu Dhabi [Abu Zaby]" [United Arab Emirates].[1] See also
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