This is not a child’s toy! A bizarre creature like a “Skull Serpent” slithers over the pavement, persistently hissing and slowly advancing, as captured by a foreign netizen.
The video has stunned viewers, prompting extensive spreading among internet users. Many people thought it was a joke toy at first, but this creature is real, and its true nature is even more terrifying. It is not only more venomous than a rattlesnake, but it also has the world’s largest fangs.
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This video clip has gone viral among many foreign netizens, earning popularity on Twitter and TikTok. The video shows a mystery “Skull Serpent” creeping slowly with a skeletal appearance, presumably devoid of flesh. It features a small body and a triangular-shaped head with two hollow dark portions that serve as eyes, similar to a skull. Furthermore, it continues to hiss, giving the creature an uncanny aspect.
This “Skull Serpent” is a very venomous snake known scientifically as the Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica). It is mainly found in tropical rainforest regions of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. The Gaboon Viper has the longest fangs and the largest venom production of any snake. It is not only deadlier than a rattlesnake, but it also moves extremely quickly, capable of biting through boots.
Furthermore, the Gaboon Viper’s venom mostly comprises hemotoxins, with an average venom production of 350 milligrams per bite. Only 60 milligrams of its venom is lethal to humans. If bitten and not treated immediately, the odds of survival are minimal. It is critical to avoid being curious and to avoid aggravating this species.
If you come across the fearsome Gaboon Viper, noted for its “Skull Serpent” appearance and poisonous venom, keep a safe distance.
