The Gaboon viper might be one of the most fearsome-looking snakes in the world, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood ...

Today, we’re going to look at a fight between a Gaboon viper and a mongoose to see which animal has the better chance of ...

Gaboon vipers' real claims to fame are their extraordinary long fangs — the longest of any snake, said Savitzky. Gaboon vipers' fangs can be up to 2 inches (5 cm) long. They also have potent venom.

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.