The West African gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake. In a 6ft (1.83m) long specimen they measured 2in (50mm). Snakes don’t blink as they have transparent eyelids that are fused shut.

An orange snake stands out with its striking hues ... making it harder for predators to spot them. The African bush viper (Atheris squamigera) comes in various colors, including a stunning orange ...