Gaboon Viper
THE MOST EPIC SNAKE
Fast Facts
The Gaboon viper is located in the tropical rainforest and other moist areas off East and West central Africa. The Gaboon viper can grow up to 4-6 feet. They weight is 15-18 pounds. Gaboon viper fangs can go up to 1-2 inches.
What do Gaboon Viper's eat
The Gaboon Viper feeds on small mammals (particularly
rodents), birds and amphibians such as frogs. Their
excellent camouflage allows them to hide in leaves on
the forest floor while waiting for prey. The Gaboon is a
venomous snake and its bite can be very harmful and
possibly fatal to humans.
rodents), birds and amphibians such as frogs. Their
excellent camouflage allows them to hide in leaves on
the forest floor while waiting for prey. The Gaboon is a
venomous snake and its bite can be very harmful and
possibly fatal to humans.
The Gaboon
The habitat of the Gaboon Viper will usually be near in a
dark place near or on the ground. The Gaboon is a
nocturnal snake and will hunt in the evening and at night.
The habitat of the Gaboon includes but is not limited to
rainforests.
dark place near or on the ground. The Gaboon is a
nocturnal snake and will hunt in the evening and at night.
The habitat of the Gaboon includes but is not limited to
rainforests.
Female Gaboon Viper
The female Gaboon Viper is viviparous, meaning it bears
live young. The Gaboon can give birth to 30 - 60 young
for a given pregnancy.
live young. The Gaboon can give birth to 30 - 60 young
for a given pregnancy.