Snake With Biggest Fangs In The World
The Gaboon Viper Found in rainforests as well as the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa, the Gaboon viper takes first place on our list. It has the longest fangs and highest venom yield found in any snake species. The Gaboon viper’s fangs have been known to grow up to 2 inches!
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Although eastern diamondback rattlesnakes usually have fangs that are about an inch large, they make this list for a special reason. This snake species has a high fang-to-body length ratio. Since adult eastern diamondback rattlesnakes usually measure about 4 feet, one would expect that their fangs would measure only about 0.75 inches.
The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Western diamondback rattlesnakes are usually about four feet long and have fangs that measure 0.75 inches. However, some of these species have been found to have fangs as long as 1.25 inches long!
Puff Adder Puff adders measure about 3 feet as adults. These venomous snakes have fangs as large as 0.79 inches. In Africa, they are responsible for more snake bites than any other species. Their venom yield is usually 150–350 mg, with a maximum of 700- 750 mg.
Golden Lancehead Golden Lanceheads grow to around 28 inches in their adult stages. Commonly found in Brazil, these poisonous vipers have golden-colored scales and triangular heads. Their fangs usually measure 0.79 inches, allowing the snake to insert its venom deeply after breaking its prey’s skin. They are highly dangerous and should be reported to the authorities if spotted.