Coinciding with the start of the Wasm (spreading the Arabic word for "wasm") and the start of the camping and desert trip season, a video clip of the "Umm Junaib" snake has astonished social media users. The clip shows the snake hiding itself beneath the sand in an amazing way, almost deceiving the human eye.
Reptile experts confirm that the Umm Junib viper is extremely dangerous, with its venom capable of killing a man in minutes. Its ability to disappear beneath the sand makes it one of the most dangerous desert creatures, capable of surprising its prey with lightning speed, and any mishandling could be fatal.
With the increase in overland trips and camping during the Wasm season, caution becomes paramount when traveling through the Saudi deserts. Watch the amazing video to learn about this deadly creature, and share it with your friends to raise awareness of the danger of this snake.
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