r/AbsoluteUnits • u/freudian_nipps • 5d ago

of a Viper.

Video credit: @jayprehistoricpets

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u/Whoudini13 5d ago

Is that a Gabon viper..probably spelled wrong

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u/Ruffffian 5d ago

Gaboon viper. Has the distinction of the longest fangs in the animal kingdom—over 2” of death injectors. They’re pretty docile as far as snakes go but still would not pet

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u/werealldoomed47 5d ago

I wonder if a bite could go like all the way through your hand so the venom wouldn't actually go into your body or if it would stop.

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u/Ruffffian 5d ago

I do not volunteer as tribute