This is what happens when you add gaboon viper venom to human blood under a microscope. The toxins are so potent from the gaboon viper that it literally pulls the blood into the venom that eventually starts causing blood clots. It can be a really bad day if you get bitten by a gaboon viper. Bitis gabonica venom exerts a number of cytotoxic and cardiovascular effects: cytotoxic effects include widespread hemorrhage, caused by the presence of two hemorrhagic proteins. These hemorrhagins bring abou

The most effective ambush hunter. The Gaboon viper will lie still and the food will eventually come it's way. 😉 | African Reptiles and Venom

The Gaboon viper blends seamlessly into its surroundings - making it easy to hunt. Credit: Nat Geo WILD | Wild Animal World