In the morning, I noticed something in the yard and thought it was just a toy – but the reality…
It turned out to be a Gaboon viper. I still thank my lucky stars I didn’t linger — had I stayed even a second longer or tried to reach for it out of curiosity, things could’ve taken a deadly turn.So, what exactly is a Gaboon viper?
The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa — and the heaviest venomous snake on Earth.
Its natural camouflage is almost supernatural, allowing it to vanish among fallen…
