Black Mamba ( Dendroaspis Polylepis )

Black Mamba ( Dendroaspis Polylepis )

Snake's Description: The Black Mamba, largest of the species, is uniformly olive to black. It mouth has a black internal lining. Thus named Black Mamba. There is also another specie of Mamba called Green Mamba.
Snake's Toxic Rank 6: Africa's most feared poisonous snake Black Mamba is the world's No.6 venomous snake. Black Mamba is highly toxic and notoriously aggressive.
Snake's Characteristics: Black Mamba's nickname is the "bottom up snake"; the victim supposedly has time for one quick drink before death. As said earlier, it is the dreaded snake species of Africa. Treat it with great respect and always stay away from it. Mamba is not only highly venomous but also aggressive and its victim has very little chance to escape from a bite. Its venom is highly neurotoxic. Hence Black Mamba's bite is always 100% fatal if antivenom is not administered quickly. Despite the name this snake is actually brownish-gray. When threatened, it opens its mouth wide and gives the victims a good view of the black internal lining of its mouth. Black Mamba is the fastest land snake in the world, reaching top speeds of 16-19 km/hr in short bursts.
Snake's Habitat: Black Mamba's habitat also varies from farmlands to dense rain forests. It is also commonly found around human settlements.
Snake's Length: Black Mambas can grow up to 4.3 meters in length.
Snake's Distribution: Black Mambas are found in African savannas and open woodlands.

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