Gaboon vipers are known for having some of the longest fangs in the snake world. A closer look reveals just how extreme these features are and why these snakes are so feared.

Gaboon vipers have the longest fangs of any venomous snake, at 2 inches, and have the highest venom yield of any snake, reports show. A bite from one can easily be deadly, though bites are not common.

image: Types of venom fangs in snakes: rear fangs (crab-eating water snake), fixed front fangs (taipan), and hinged front fangs (Gaboon viper); fangs highlighted in red (image credit A. Palci) ...

A factual look at a Gaboon viper experiencing a loose fang, exploring its care, behavior, and how handlers safely manage this ...