Palestinian viper

Scientific Name: Vipera palaestinea

  • Family: Colubridae
  • English Name: Palestinian viper
  • French Name: Vipère de Palestine
  • Arabic Name: عقد جوز
  • Adult size ( approx. ): > 100 cm.
  • Status: Abundant.
  • Habitat: Rocky slopes, shrub land, 0-1500m.
  • Observation: Late afternoon, evening and night.  
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