It turned out to be a Gaboon viper. I still thank my lucky stars I didn’t linger — even a second longer or an impulsive reach could have triggered a deadly strike from this elusive snake.
The Gaboon viper, scientifically known as Bitis gabonica, is among Africa’s most formidable snakes and is recognized as the heaviest venomous snake on the planet, with impressive adaptations for hunting and camouflage.
Its natural camouflage is remarkable, making it almost invisible among fallen leaves…
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