Postage stamps on desert snakes of UAE issued

Emirates Post has issued special stamps on ‘Desert Snakes of the UAE’, in five denominations of Dh1, 150 fils, Dh 3, Dh4 and 550 fils, along with a souvenir sheet of Dh25.

The stamps feature the Arabian horned viper, the carpet viper, the Arabian rearfang, Sochurek's saw-scaled viper and the sand boa.

"Emirates Post is delighted to support efforts in preserving the unique desert fauna of the UAE through these beautiful stamps. This is part of our move to spread awareness of the rich animal life in the desert and highlight the need to value and preserve it," said Ibrahim bin Karam, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Post Group.

The UAE’s habitat supports a variety of reptiles dominated by lizards and snakes.
 

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