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Definition of Sand viper
1. Noun. Highly venomous viper of northern Africa and southwestern Asia having a horny spine above each eye.
Exact synonyms: Cerastes, Cerastes Cornutus, Horned Asp, Horned Viper
Generic synonyms: Viper
Group relationships: Aspis, Genus Aspis, Genus Cerastes
Generic synonyms: Viper
Group relationships: Aspis, Genus Aspis, Genus Cerastes
2. Noun. Harmless North American snake with upturned nose; may spread its head and neck or play dead when disturbed.
Exact synonyms: Hognose Snake, Puff Adder
Generic synonyms: Colubrid, Colubrid Snake
Group relationships: Genus Heterodon, Heterodon
Generic synonyms: Colubrid, Colubrid Snake
Group relationships: Genus Heterodon, Heterodon