rear fangs (crab-eating water snake), fixed front fangs (taipan), and hinged front fangs (Gaboon viper); fangs highlighted in red (image credit A. Palci) (Creative Commons). Disclaimer ...

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.

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 viper The gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica ... It inhabits Central and West Africa's rainforests and boasts the longest fangs of any snake—up to two inches—strong enough to deliver a ...

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 ...