In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Horned Viper in 9 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a horned viper snake. Simply follow along with each step, drawing the portion shown in red for each step. Then, in just a few minutes you’ll have a final and easy horned viper drawing!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Horned Viper drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about these snakes you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Horned vipers are venomous snakes found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
• These snakes get their name from the horn-like scales above their eyes, which give them a distinctive appearance.
• Horned vipers are masters of camouflage, blending in perfectly with the sandy desert environments where they live.
• The horns of these snakes are not used for defense but may help keep sand out of their eyes as they move through the desert.
• Horned vipers are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night when temperatures are cooler.
• These snakes move through the sand using a unique sidewinding motion, leaving behind a distinctive J-shaped track.
• Horned vipers have heat-sensing pits between their eyes and nostrils, which help them detect warm-blooded prey in the dark.
• The venom of horned vipers is used primarily to subdue prey, but can also be dangerous to humans if bitten.
• Baby horned vipers, called neonates, are born live rather than hatching from eggs.
• Horned vipers play an important role in their ecosystem by controlling populations of small desert animals like rodents and lizards.

How To Draw a Horned Viper – Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the snake’s head.

Step 2: Draw the horns and the back of the viper.

Step 3: Now you can draw the tail and some facial detail.

Step 4: Draw the rest of the snake’s body next.

Step 5: Sketch the body detail and give the skin some texture.

Step 6: Draw the final body detail and give your snake some eyes!

Well Done! Now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Horned Viper, consider adding some shading or coloring to make your slithery friend look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your snake drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Horned Viper! Your first try may not have gone as smoothly as you had hoped, but I know after another attempt you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a horned viper is with practice…practice…practice!

Are you looking for another type of snake to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw a COBRA?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Cobra.