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The Carpet Viper

Meet the Carpet Viper! This slithery friend, also known as Echis, has an impressive array of shimmering scales resembling a beautifully woven carpet, hence their name. Don't let its beauty fool you, it's considered one of the most dangerous snakes due to it's venomous bite! They're commonly found of the dry regions of Africa, Middle East, and India, boasting about 54cm in length on average, though some have been known to grow up to 90cm!

Carpet Viper - Animal Matchup
Carpet Viper
SizeUp to 2 feet (0.6 meters)
WeightUp to 1.5 pounds (0.7 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 12 mph (19.31 km/hr)
Key StrengthVenomous bite
Biggest WeaknessSmall size and slow movement
Scientific NameEchis carinatus
FamilyViperidae
HabitatDesert and semi-arid regions
GeographyMiddle East and Africa
DietSmall mammals, birds, and lizards
Lifespan10 years - 20 years
Carpet Viper - Animal Matchup

The Carpet Viper

Meet the Carpet Viper! This slithery friend, also known as Echis, has an impressive array of shimmering scales resembling a beautifully woven carpet, hence their name. Don't let its beauty fool you, it's considered one of the most dangerous snakes due to it's venomous bite! They're commonly found of the dry regions of Africa, Middle East, and India, boasting about 54cm in length on average, though some have been known to grow up to 90cm!

Fun Fact: The Carpet Viper is a bit of an overachiever - producing the most babies for any venomous snake, sometimes up to 40 at a time!

Carpet Viper
SizeUp to 2 feet (0.6 meters)
WeightUp to 1.5 pounds (0.7 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 12 mph (19.31 km/hr)
Key StrengthVenomous bite
Biggest WeaknessSmall size and slow movement
Scientific NameEchis carinatus
FamilyViperidae
HabitatDesert and semi-arid regions
GeographyMiddle East and Africa
DietSmall mammals, birds, and lizards
Lifespan10 years - 20 years

Carpet Viper Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Carpet Viper and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Carpet Viper vs Gaboon Viper

Fun Fact: Despite their threatening reputation, these snakes like to play hard-to-get and are actually quite shy, often burying themselves in sand with only their eyes peering out!

Fun Fact: The Carpet Viper has an interesting party trick - it can "fizz" or produce a sizzling sound by rubbing its scales together when feeling defensive. Talk about creating some buzz!