Reptile photography of the UAE by Nimish Peter. Explore snakes, lizards, geckos, and vipers of the Emirates' deserts, mountains, and wadis.
The Persian Horned Viper (Pseudocerastes persicus) is a venomous desert snake found across the Arabian Peninsula and into the UAE, recognized by the distinctive horn-like scales above each eye.
Arabian Cat Snake (Telescopus dhara) in the UAE — photography by Nimish Peter
The Thread Snake (Myriopholis macrorhyncha) is one of the smallest and most secretive snakes in the UAE — a tiny, burrowing, worm-like reptile rarely seen above ground.
Arabian Sand Boa (Eryx jayakari) in the UAE desert — photography by Nimish Peter
Crowned Leaf-nosed Snake (Lytorhynchus diadema) in the UAE desert — photography by Nimish Peter
Arabian Horned Viper (Cerastes gasperettii) in the UAE desert — photography by Nimish Peter
Saw-scaled Viper (Echis sp.) in the UAE — photography by Nimish Peter
False Cobra (Rhagerhis moilensis) in the UAE desert — photography by Nimish Peter
Omani Carpet Viper (Echis omanensis) in the Hajar Mountains, UAE — photography by Nimish Peter