Snake Uses Amazing Camouflage to Lure a Lizard to Its Death
In the Namib Desert, a Peringuey's adder plays a deadly game of hide-and-seek with an unsuspecting lizard. The snake's coloring allows it to blend almost imperceptibly into the desert sand, and it uses its tail to mimic an insect's movement, catching the attention of a nearby lizard. With its natural camouflage, the venomous snake can strike down its prey in moments.
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In the scorching 140 degree heat of the Namib Desert, one lizard is about to lose his cool.
The shovel-snouted lizard has fringes on its toes to help it dance across the sand.
The lizard may be nimble but there is nowhere to hide from the camouflaged predators ...
Peringuey's adder, a snake who sidewinds up dunes is out and ready for an easy meal.
Finding the one piece of shade, the adder boroughs itself in the sand, almost invisibl.
The snake doesn't want to work for his meal, it's too hot for that. He wil need to be patient.
Shade is at a premium and the lizard will surely be stopping by.
Flicking its tail, the snake mimics an insect's movement and lures the lizard in to its death.
After finishing its meal, the snake returns to the sand to cool off and rest.
