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

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

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

9.5K views · 46K reactions | The Eastern gaboon viper is one of the largest (in terms of weight) venomous snakes in the world. It is perfectly camouflaged in rainforests of Africa and waits for its prey. This viper species has the longest fangs of all venomous snakes in the world. #livingzoology #venomoussnakes #snakephotography #snakes #snake #snakevideo #reptiles #amazingsnakes #gaboonviper #bitisgabonica #snakefeeding | Living Zoology | 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