Bitis gabonica
Also known as gabon viper, Gaboon Adder, Gaboon viper, Gabonese snake
species of snake
Species
VulnerableBitis gabonica
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae
Maximum longevity: 18 years (captivity)
via GBIF · IUCN
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The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica), also called the Gaboon adder, is a large and highly venomous species of viper found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest member of the genus Bitis. Like all other vipers, it is venomous, and it has the longest fangs of any venomous snake – up to 2 inches (5.1 cm) in length – and the highest venom yield of any snake. No subspecies are recognized.
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