The Gaboon viper, native to Africa, is known for its stout body and powerful venom, while the King cobra, found in Southeast ...

Gaboon vipers don't have the fastest strike in the snake world--but they don't need to be faster than other snakes, just their prey. In this case, a passing bird stands no chance. A Tomato Trail ...

Gaboon vipers, Bitis gabonica, have the longest fangs of any snake species. They also carry the highest yield of venom. Discover more record-breaking snakes. While animals evolved venom to help them ...

The West African gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake. In a 6ft (1.83m) long specimen they measured 2in (50mm). Snakes don’t blink as they have transparent eyelids that are fused shut.

The King cobra and Gaboon viper are among the most dangerous snakes, distinguished by their habitats, sizes, and behaviors. The King cobra, native to Southeast Asia, is the longest venomous snake ...