A Wilmington, North Carolina, man has been released from the hospital after surviving a bite from a Gaboon viper, one of the most venomous snakes on the planet. The man was caring for the snake in ...

Gaboon vipers live in select parts of Africa, while king cobras live in Southeast Asia and India. King cobras can’t sense heat like pit vipers, but they have better eyesight than most snakes.

King cobra and Gaboon viper are two of the most deadly snakes, each with unique traits. The King cobra, found in Southeast Asia, is known for its length and aggressive behaviour, while the Gaboon ...