In 1968, a group of researchers, known as the Second Street Expedition, were exploring the Zagros Mountains in Western Iran, looking for new types of reptile and amphibian species. The came upon a ...

The spider-tailed horned viper has a unique tail that has a bulb-like end and that is used to attract birds that become its prey. reptiles4all / Shutterstock There probably aren't many animals as ...

The spider-tailed horned viper, a master of mimicry, uses its spider-like tail to lure unsuspecting prey in the rugged terrains of western Iran. Officially classified in 2006, this rare viper faces ...

Nature is truly fascinating. You wiggle your appendage to catch a prey. Fears of snakes and spiders are among the two most common phobias reported. For those who suffer from them, the spider-tailed ...

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Meet the Spider-Tailed Horned Viper, a species that lives in western Iran and uses his tail in the shape of a spider as a lure to attract birds. Snakes and spiders are quite scary per se, but this ...

This one comes with a necessary word of warning. If you're queasy at all or have any fear of snakes, I would advise against watching this. If not, then watch the clip because holy crap. The creature ...