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 (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