FIG. 83. CAPE VIPER, Causaus rhombeatus. AFRICA 



Possessing short, poison-conducting fangs, this snake usually grips the prey 



in its jaws until the venon takes affect 



FIG. 84. GABOON VIPER, Bitis gabonica. AFRICA 

 Owing to the enormously elongated fangs, snakes of this development stab the prey by 

 biting blow from these teeth, and instantly release the jaws 



