The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a venomous snake endemic to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. source
The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a venomous snake endemic to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
Skin colour of The black mamba varies from grey to dark brown. source
Skin colour of The black mamba varies from grey to dark brown.
Juvenile black mambas tend to be lighter in color than adults and darken with age. source
Juvenile black mambas tend to be lighter in color than adults and darken with age.
The black mamba is the longest species of venomous snake indigenous to the African continent. source
The black mamba is the longest species of venomous snake indigenous to the African continent.
Most mamba species are tree-dwelling snakes, the black mamba is not generally arboreal, preferring lairs in terrestrial habitats in a range of terrains. source
Most mamba species are tree-dwelling snakes, the black mamba is not generally arboreal, preferring lairs in terrestrial habitats in a range of terrains.
The black mambas is diurnal and chiefly an ambush predator, known to prey on hyrax, bushbabies and other small mammals as well as birds. source
The black mambas is diurnal and chiefly an ambush predator, known to prey on hyrax, bushbabies and other small mammals as well as birds.
The black mambas is also a pursuit predator; in this it resembles some other long, speedy, highly-venomous species with well-developed vision. source
The black mambas is also a pursuit predator; in this it resembles some other long, speedy, highly-venomous species with well-developed vision.
Over suitable surfaces black mambas is possibly the speediest species of snake, capable of at least 11 km/h (6.8 mph) over short distances. source
Over suitable surfaces black mambas is possibly the speediest species of snake, capable of at least 11 km/h (6.8 mph) over short distances.
Adult black mambas have few natural predators. source
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.
In a threat display, the black mamba usually opens its inky black mouth, spreads its narrow neck-flap and sometimes hisses. source
In a threat display, the black mamba usually opens its inky black mouth, spreads its narrow neck-flap and sometimes hisses.
The black mamba is capable of striking at considerable range and occasionally may deliver a series of bites in rapid succession. source
The black mamba is capable of striking at considerable range and occasionally may deliver a series of bites in rapid succession.
The black mambas venom is primarily composed of potent neurotoxins that may cause fast onset of symptoms. source
The black mambas venom is primarily composed of potent neurotoxins that may cause fast onset of symptoms.
A bites from the black mamba are not frequent. source
A bites from the black mamba are not frequent.
The black mamba, Dendroaspis polylepis, is an elapid within the genus Dendroaspis. source
The black mamba, Dendroaspis polylepis, is an elapid within the genus Dendroaspis.
Like most Elapidae, the scales of the black mamba are smooth and flat, without keels. source
Like most Elapidae, the scales of the black mamba are smooth and flat, without keels.
The black mamba is graceful but skittish and often unpredictable. source
The black mamba is graceful but skittish and often unpredictable.
The black mamba is agile and can move quickly while being shy and secretive by nature and, like most snakes, avoids threats. source
The black mamba is agile and can move quickly while being shy and secretive by nature and, like most snakes, avoids threats.
