From having degrees in zoology to debating about experience.
Lachesis mutus you have your opinion and so does Whitelip, and so does BV (who`s advice and insight I will rather refer to as a personal preference).
But seriously, the question asked and the answers given doesn`t match up?
Bitis gabonica venom potency? -> and the answer :
Whitelipp wrote:Well yea its not to be taken lightly. Sorry gaboon 69 shouldve put that down aswell. Was thinking it but never typed it. Gaboon venom is not to be underestimated.Venom yield is plenty and its potent stuff.
Copperbob wrote:There have even been cases of people dying 6 months after a bite due to heart or kidney failure.
I feel very sorry for anyone unlucky enough to get bitten, make no mistake these are very dangerous animals and pain and are the least of your worries!
And this is one of the best answers to the question
Bushviper wrote:The worst adder bite in Africa. The amount of venom involved makes this a major medical emergency. The venom is not as toxic as a puff adders venom however it gives you about 3 times as much so it is like being bitten by at least two puff adders for every strike. The gaboon also has a habit of hanging on, so the amount injected is massive. Treatment starts with 10 to 20 vials of antivenom which is twice what you would use for a puff adder. Recovery without some lingering after effects is rare and most people have heart or kidney problems for the rest of their lives (if they survive the bite).
It`s not comparing it to any other venomous snakes bites, to many variable factors to take into consideration.