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Gaboon viper (Bitis Gabonica) Picture taken while walking in the bush in Gambia Bitis gabonica,Fall,Gaboon viperBitis gabonica,Geotagged,The Gambia Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Gaboon viper (Bitis Gabonica)

Picture taken while walking in the bush in Gambia

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The Gaboon viper

"Bitis gabonica" is a venomous viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. This is not only the largest member of the genus "Bitis", but also the world's heaviest viperid, and it has the longest fangs, and the highest venom yield of any venomous snake.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Bazza
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By Bazza

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Uploaded Apr 3, 2024. Captured Oct 8, 2014 11:53 in 46CP+4F Gunjar Madina, The Gambia.
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  • Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 80mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.