![]() ![]() However, these snakes have massive venom glands, and inject an immense amount of venom when they do bite. Oddly enough, the venom itself is not particularly toxic. Venom Toxicity – When a bite does occur, it can be seriously life threatening.Most bites occur when someone accidentally steps on the snake, and even then they don’t always bite! However, they do not appreciate the occasional human stepping on them, and are too lazy to move out of the way. Lazybones – Unfortunately, their camouflage is also the primary reason they end up biting people! While waiting for prey to pass by, gaboon vipers couldn’t care less about the passing human, as they are much too large to eat. ![]() Though it seems surprising that a five-foot snake could go undetected, once curled up and lying still, the snakes are virtually undetectable! That means they use their camouflage to blend in with their environment, and wait for prey to pass close enough to strike. Sneak Attack – These snakes are ambush predators.Learn more about why we should respect these snakes rather than fear them. In fact, bites from gaboon vipers are quite rare. Though intimidating, and rightfully so, these snakes are not ruthless killing machines. They also have two small “horns” set in between their nostrils, though I wouldn’t observe them that closely if you suspect you have crossed paths with a gaboon viper! Interesting Facts About the Gaboon Viper Another way to distinguish these snakes is their large, flat, triangular heads. ![]()
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