29K views · 868 reactions | Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica) -...

The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a venomous snake native to the rainforests and savannas of central and western Africa. It's the largest viper in Africa, weighing up to 18 lbs and growing to 7 ft long. The Gaboon viper has several distinctive features, including: Fangs** The longest of any snake, measuring up to 2 inches. Body** Stout and heavy with a velvet-like appearance. Coloration** Bold patterns of brown, purple, and buff rectangles and triangles. | Critters Of The World & Southern Out

1.9K reactions · 61 shares | Venom extraction from a highly venomous gaboon viper. Did you know that gaboon vipers have the biggest fangs in the world! The venom from this gaboon viper will be used for medical research purposes. | Critters Of The World & Southern Outdoor Education | Facebook

5.1M views · 7.9K reactions | One of the fastest striking snakes on the planet with Tyler Nolan Tattoos | Wild Charles | Facebook

2.3K views · 83 reactions | Nothing to see here, just some leaves.  The Gaboon viper has incredible camouflage. As an ambush predator, this nocturnal hunter will lie perfectly still underneath the leaf litter on the forest floor and wait for its prey to pass by. #Snake #GaboonViper #Viper | Los Angeles Zoo | Facebook

26K views · 525 reactions | The Gaboon viper blends seamlessly into its surroundings - making it easy to hunt. Credit: Nat Geo WILD | Wild Animal World | Facebook

Gorgeous Gaboon Viper: Deadly Beauty of Africa