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What are the differences between E and W Gaboon? Thank You np
MikeT
Jun 24, 2004 08:30 AM
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pitviper-nl
Jun 24, 2004 03:38 PM
The Eastern (B.g. gabonica) has two stripes on the head and the Western (B.g. rhinoceros) has one stripe.
The stripe goes from the eye.
On the picture you see the two stripes of a Bitis gabonica gabonica (the Eastern gaboonviper)
Cheers,
Etienne
MikeT
Jun 24, 2004 09:49 PM
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pitviper-nl
Jun 25, 2004 04:12 AM
Well, there are some more differences. The Western gaboon has two horns on the nose, the Easter usualy hasn't. And the Western gaboon gets longer and heavier. The Western about 6 foot and the Eastern 4.
Martti Niskanen
Jun 28, 2004 01:29 AM
Some also consider them to be separate species.
Lenk, P., H.-W. Herrmann, U. Joger, & M. Wink (1999) Phylogeny and taxonomic subdivision of Bitis (Reptilia: Viperidae) based on molecular evidence. Kaupia, 8: 31-38.
GreggMM
Jul 01, 2004 09:03 PM
Venom composition is different as well..... There are many differences besides the obvious extrnal features......
