The video, posted on social media by Mark's Reptiles (@marks_reptiles), showcases a Gaboon viper named Francisco. The species ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Gaboon viper is an African snake species that is ...

Gaboon vipers have the longest fangs of any venomous snake on earth. The fangs are so long that they must retract when not in use. It is only when Gaboon vipers strike that their fangs are released at ...

A master of disguise lies in wait as potential prey forage for food nearby. Gaboon vipers (Bitis gabonica) use camouflage to hide in plain sight. Their broad, V-shaped head mimics the fallen leaves, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica gabonica)© reptiles4all/Shutterstock.com The post A Yawning Viper ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Young Gaboon Viper snake in rainforest© iStock.com/Mark Kostich The post Slow Motion Reveals ...