The spider-tailed horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides) is unique among snakes in that it has a tail that mimics a spider to attract its prey, primarily birds. The snake was first discovered in the 1960s but then fell off the radar until it was rediscovered in 2006. The viper is native to Iran. The coloration of … Continue reading Spider-tailed Horned Viper Uses Spider-Like Tail To Capture Birds