Gaboon Viper
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| Scientific name | Bitis gabonica |
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| Class | Reptilia |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Bitis |
| Did you know | Gaboon viper bites on humans are relatively rare, people are often bitten when they accidentally step on the snake, even in that case this species rarely bites. |
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| ID | 1161057 |
About Gaboon Viper
The Gaboon viper is a viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Like all vipers, it is venomous. It is the largest member of the genus Bitis, and it has the longest fangs – up to 2 inches in length – and the highest venom yield of any snake. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Gaboon viper Photos
