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Cerastes (Hebr., שְׁפִיפֹן shephîphõn) should be substituted in D.V. for the colourless "serpent", Gen. 49:17. The identification of the shephîphõn - Strongs: H8207 with the deadly horned cerastes (Cerastes hasselquistii) is evidenced by the Arabic name of the latter (shúffon), and its customs in perfect agreement with the indications of the Bible. The cerastes, one of the most venomous of snakes, is in the habit of coiling itself in little depressions such as camels' footmarks, and suddenly darting on any passing animal.
