282K views · 16K reactions | The worst venomous snake bite, the Gaboon Viper edition. #reptiles #venomoussnakes #pets #gaboonviper | Joey Josselson | Facebook

Gaboon vipers are usually calm, but their venomous bite can be deadly. See how our animal care team prepared one of our snakes for a safe vet visit! | Fresno Chaffee Zoo

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

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

The Gaboon viper blends seamlessly into its surroundings - making it easy to hunt. Credit: Nat Geo WILD | Wild Animal World

Gorgeous Gaboon Viper: Deadly Beauty of Africa