Wiktionary
alt. A large venomous viper, (taxlink Bitis gabonica species noshow=1), found in African rainforests n. A large venomous viper, (taxlink Bitis gabonica species noshow=1), found in African rainforests
WordNet
n. large heavy-bodied brilliantly marked and extremely venomous west African viper [syn: Bitis gabonica]
Wikipedia
Bitis gabonica, most commonly known as the Gaboon viper, is a viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Like all vipers, it is venomous. It is not only the largest member of the genus Bitis, but also the world's heaviest viperid, and it has the longest fangs – up to 2 inches in length (5 cm), and it has highest venom yield of any snake. Two subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Usage examples of "gaboon viper".
The snake is one of the most dangerous snakes to be found in Africa, being outranked in this respect only by the Gaboon Viper, a rare, forest-dwelling snake found in certain parts of the eastern districts of Zimbabwe.
The Gaboon Viper opened its jaws wide and sank the fangs into his exposed neck, just to the right of his Adam's apple.
When Augustine asked how far a Gaboon viper could travel in five or six days, the dispatcher said she'd try to send somebody out there sooner.