The cerastes is even more flexible than an ordinary serpent, and has horns protruding from the top of its head. There might be two, like those of a ram, or four small horns.
A cerastes will hide itself under the sand, with only the ends of its horns sticking up as a lure. When other animals come close thinking they've found food, the serpent quickly kills and eats them.
Now imagine the possible fantasy adaptations for such a creature. Animals are lured by food...what might lure larger prey, including human beings? Perhaps water in a desert environment...or glittering treasure. Maybe such a serpent would see us as an easy meal. Or with some intelligence it might have a more sinister motive. What do you think? |
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