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The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of highly venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae.It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.First formally described by Albert Günther in 1864, it is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9.8 ft).
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Stories of black mambas that chase and attack humans are common, but in fact the snakes generally avoid contact with humans. [5] The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a highly venomous snake species native to various parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Black mambas are fast-moving, nervous snakes that will strike when threatened.
Range of the Black Mamba snake in Africa. While attempts were made to pick out the features followed in the National Geographic image, the borders are imprecise at best. The request in the Map Workshop that this fulfills noted that the precise range is controversial in the first place, and there may be better data available at a Jstor article ...
A venomous black mamba snake hid under a braai, or grill, in Westville, Durban, providing a homeowner with an frightening sight after they opened its lid.After being called to the scene on ...
Southern African python (Python natalensis [6]) – the largest snake in Southern Africa, non-venomous, common in most rural areas; Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) – a large venomous fast-moving snake, common in most rural areas; Black-necked spitting cobra (Naja nigricollis) – quite common, sprays venom when cornered
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