While its venom is toxic, the horned adder is generally not aggressive and bites are rare. The desert sidewinding horned viper (Crotalus cerastes), also known as the sidewinder, is famous for its ...

While not as iconic as other desert snakes, they are a remarkable species nonetheless. The Horned Adder is a small snake, growing up to 2 feet in length, native to the deserts of southwestern Africa.