What is a Gaboon Viper?
A Gaboon viper is a venomous snake native to the rain forests and woodlands of Sub-Saharan Africa. These snakes are famous for their formidable size, being among the largest of the viperids. They are not considered threatened or endangered, and they are in fact quite abundant in their native habitat, often to the chagrin of the other animals that share that habitat. For people who are interested in seeing a Gaboon viper in a safer environment, some zoos keep these snakes on display.
