Gaboon Viper (Noun)
Meaning
Large heavy-bodied brilliantly marked and extremely venomous west African viper.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Gaboon viper is known for its aggressive behavior and large fangs that inject potent venom into its victims.
- In the dense tropical rainforests of western Africa, Gaboon vipers are stealthy ambush predators that prey on unsuspecting rodents.
- Due to its highly toxic venom, the Gaboon viper is feared by many people in its native range and respected for its immense power.
- When threatened, Gaboon vipers will vigorously vibrate their tails to warn potential predators of the danger they pose.
- Despite its fearsome reputation, the Gaboon viper is actually a relatively docile creature and only strikes humans in self-defense.