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Gaboon Viper Flat-headed white snake shown in captivity here in South Africa. Bitis gabonica,Gaboon Viper,Gaboon viperBitis gabonica,Reptiles,Serpentes,Snakes,Vipers,uShaka Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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"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.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 12, 2011. Captured Jul 27, 2009 12:35.
  • DSLR-A100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 70mm