Originally a name given by the Portuguese, Gabon (Gabão) refers to the estuary on which the town of Libreville was built, in Gabon, and to a narrow strip of territory on either bank of this …

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 the largest vipers in Africa, weighing more than 45 pounds (20 kilograms) and reaching lengths of more than 6 feet (1.8 meters). The largest individuals have heads nearly 6 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 10, 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. …

Gaboon vipers are venomous but they rarely bite, even when stepped on. If disturbed, it startles and warns potential enemies by forcibly exhaling air through its nostrils. Female West African …

Gaboon vipers are carnivorous. Their diet largely consists of rodents, birds, frogs, and lizards. Occasionally, they have been known to go after larger prey, such as mongoose and hares. …

Gabon (/ ɡəˈbɒn / gə-BON; French pronunciation: [ɡabɔ̃] ⓘ), officially the Gabonese Republic (French: République gabonaise), is a country on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, on the …