Gaboon viper
The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a carnivorous reptile.
- Scientific name
- Bitis gabonica
- Class
- Reptile
- Family / order
- Viperidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Lifespan
- 18 years
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
What does a Gaboon viper eat?
The gaboon viper is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a Gaboon viper?
The gaboon viper weighs around 2 kg.
How long do Gaboon vipers live?
In the wild, the gaboon viper can live up to about 18 years.
Is the gaboon viper endangered?
The gaboon viper is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.