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Black Mamba
Black Mamba
Dendroaspis polylepis
Geographical Locale
Black mambas are found in the southern part of Africa
Appearance
Two enlarged venom fangs fixed to the front of the mouth
Solid teeth in both jaws
Adult Black mambas reach an average of 8.2' and a maximum of 14.7' in length
These snakes are actually a grey to olive colour with lighter scales round their head
They take their name from the black colouring inside their mouths
Thin and extremely agile
Capable of reaching speeds of 12 mph
Venom
Extremely poisonous. Largely neurotoxic – poisonous to nerve tissue - but also cardiotoxic – causes heart muscles to stop functioning
Lifecycle
Mating takes place in late spring or early summer. (Oct to Dec in Africa)
After mating the male returns to its own nest.
Female lays between 10 and 20 Eggs.
Young Black mambas are self-sufficient from birth and capable of catching prey as big as a rat.
Habits
Black mambas tend to live in scrubland but can sometimes be found in bushes and small trees.
They will continue to occupy the same nest for many years if left undisturbed.
Diet consists mainly of birds and rodents and they actively hunt during the day or night.
Black mambas are extremely aggressive and will attack without provocation.
Capable of rearing up to a third of its length in the air.
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