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Western gaboon viper

Amphibians & Reptiles·Reptile

At 2 inches, these snakes have the longest fang out of any venomous snake, as well as the highest venom yield. Despite being on the of the fastest-striking snakes in the world, they have a reputation for being slow moving, usually lying still until prey passes by and they can strike.

  • Conservation StatusVulnerable
  • Life span18 years
  • Body size2.6-4.3 ft. long
  • Native habitat Forests, wetlands, savannahs, grasslands, swamps, and marshes of Sub-Saharan Africa
  • DietBirds and mammals, rodents
Bog turtle Sahara Sand Viper

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