Well to start with, how about providing more accurate information? I think it's a great idea for people to learn more about snakes; especially living in the "bible belt" where when I ask someone why they are afraid of snakes, 9 times out of 10, i get an answer along the lines of, "cuz they're the DEVIL". Or even better, "they're just gross." Well, so are people. In fact, people are far more disgusting and horrible then snakes will ever be, but I don't go around, shrieking every time I see a baby. I mean, maybe I should, but I don't. But by hyping out Gaboon vipers to be these man killing, hyper-endangered, giant antelope eating animals, isn't helping anyone's cause, much less ours. And I completely get the idea that a large gaboon could eat a baby antelope from one of the dwarf species. But that should be clarified for the viewer. Not, "These snakes get so big, they eat antelope." That's right up there with making a generalized statement like "snakes eat people." Sure, you might be able to find an instance of that happening somewhere in the history of snakes and people, but it's not the norm.

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