The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica), also called the Gaboon adder, is a large and highly venomous viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. [1] [3] [2] It is the …

The Gaboon viper is the largest viper in Africa. Its coloration and broad head, which mimics a fallen leaf, camouflages it among leaf litter on the forest floor. Though venomous, this snake …

Mar 6, 2025 · Gaboon viper, (Bitis gabonica), extremely venomous but usually docile ground-dwelling snake found in tropical forests of central and western Africa. It is the heaviest …

The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a viper species found in the sub-Saharan Africa. Like all other vipers, it is a highly venomous snake. It is the largest member of the genus Bitis, and it …

Oct 12, 2018 · Scientifically named the Bitis gabonica, the Gaboon viper is the largest snake on the African continent. The Gaboon is notorious for its intricately patterned scales, its …

Gaboon vipers are venomous snakes native to Africa. They are the largest African viper species, and as an added bonus, the also have the longest fangs! They use those two-inch fangs to …

Dec 31, 2024 · The Gaboon viper, a chill resident of African rainforests in countries like Guinea, Ghana, and Nigeria, is getting a raw deal in the wild. These slithery creatures are losing their …

May 27, 2024 · Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica), on leaf litter. Its upper body is made up of beautiful diamonds, triangles, and hourglasses in neutral colors that mimic the colors of leaf litter. Here …

Dec 15, 2020 · Gaboon vipers are ambush predators, passively hunting small vertebrates, such as rodents. Their venom is deadly to humans, though it can be treated effectively with …

As one of the largest species in the viper family, the Gaboon Viper exhibits prominent physical traits that make it easily identifiable. Its magnificent triangular head is distinctively broad, …