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 …

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 venomous snake in …

Gaboon vipers are large and bulky snakes, with enormous, triangular heads and some seriously impressive colouration. They have a symmetry of unique patterns down their body, with a base …

May 27, 2024 · The Gaboon viper is a large snake that can measure 7ft and 45lbs, has a thick body and wide, leaf-shaped head with two horns, and injects the most venom of any snake per …

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 …

A large, robust adder that averages 90 – 120 cm in southern Africa. This beautifully coloured snake occurs from Mtunzini northwards into Mozambique, eastern Zimbabwe and elsewhere …

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 …

Sep 7, 2024 · The Gaboon viper, or Bitis gabonica, is a deadly nocturnal snake that is spread across sub-Saharan Africa, particularly its rainforests, savannas and farmland. Growing …

Nov 27, 2025 · Explore the captivating world of the Gaboon viper, Africa's venomous beauty! Uncover mesmerizing facts, stunning photos, and remarkable behaviors of this iconic reptile. …

It belongs to the genus Bitis, which is home to a diverse range of 18 different viper species across most of Sub Saharan Africa and the southern coastal regions of the Arabian Peninsula. These …