Replica Gaboon Viper Skull Gavial Sumatra and Borneo

Sumatra and Borneo

in caves of Sima de los Huesos

They are specialist predators of small

they are actually members of the Tragulidae family

The hog-nosed skunk is native to the desert southwest of North America

Replica Gaboon Viper Skull Gavial Sumatra and BorneoThe Gaboon viper is native to central and western Africa. Gaboons possess the largest fangs of any venomous snake, measuring up to 2" in length. Its thick body and distinct markings make this species easily distinguishable from most other snakes. The Gaboon's venom is a combination of hemotoxin and neurotoxin, affecting both the blood and nervous systems, and its bite is deadly to humans if left untreated. This original specimen resides in the Museum