West African gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica rhinoceros)

West African gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica rhinoceros)

* Family: Viperidae,

* Subfamily: Viperinae,

* Genus: Bitis,

* Species: B. gabonica,

* Subspecies: B. g. rhinoceros,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Subphylum: Vertebrata,

* Class: Reptilia,

* Order: Squamata,

* Suborder: Serpentes,

* Type: Reptile,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Avarege life span in the wild: Estimated up to 18 years,

* Size: 4 - 6 feet.

* Weight: 15 - 18 pounds,

** Bitis gabonica rhinoceros is a venomous viper subspecies found in West Africa. It is distinguished from the nominate subspecies primarily by the presence of a set of large nasal horns.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitis_gabonica_rhinoceros

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