The article highlights six of the ugliest snakes on the planet, focusing on their bizarre and creepy appearances. Examples ...

The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) holds the title for the longest fangs of any snake — up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) — and the largest venom yield per bite. Found in the rainforests and ...

Fittingly, another common name for this snake species is meadow viper. The field adder ... but it is generally docile and rarely bites unless provoked. The Gaboon adder has a striking pattern ...

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.