<p>The <b>Echis ocellatus</b>, or <i>Ocellated Rattlesnake</i>, is a small to medium-sized snake found in the arid regions of North Africa and southern Europe, distinguished by its light brown to sandy beige coloration and unique ocellated patterns. Primarily nocturnal, it employs ambush techniques to hunt small mammals and lizards and plays a vital role in its ecosystem as both a predator and prey.</p>