The black mamba is a species of venomous snake from the Elapidae family, which includes 55 genera and around 360 species of snake. They are large, fast, and highly lethal snake with a reputation for being more aggressive than its shy cousins.

Black mambas live in the savannas and rocky hills of southern and eastern Africa. They are Africa’s longest venomous snake, reaching up to 14 feet in length, although 8.2 feet is more the...

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.

2024年12月11日 · black mamba, (Dendroaspis polylepis), species of mamba snake known for its large size, quickness, and extremely potent venom. It lives in sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the continent’s most dangerous snakes.

2023年12月15日 · The Black Mamba is a deadly, fast, and intelligent snake found in Africa. Its venom can be fatal to humans, but it’s not aggressive unless provoked. Despite its fearsome reputation, the Black Mamba’s venom is being studied for potential medical uses, such as treating chronic pain and heart disease.

2019年9月16日 · The black mamba is the world's second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra. Most mature specimens are over 2 m in length and many grow up to 3 m. The longest black mamba specimens were 4.3 to 4.5 m long.

2019年4月2日 · The black mamba is the longest venomous snake in Africa and the second-longest venomous snake in the world, following the king cobra. Black mambas range from 2 to 4.5 meters (6.6 to 14.8 ft) in length and weigh, on average, 1.6 kg (3.5 lb).

2024年4月25日 · The black mamba, one of the world’s deadliest snakes, is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. They are Africa’s longest and the world’s second-longest venomous snake, following the king cobra. British herpetologist Albert Gunther described the black mamba formally for the first time in 1864.

2019年4月9日 · The black mamba is the world’s second-longest venomous snake. It is found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa, and is at home both in the trees and on the ground. The species is much-feared due to the potency of its venom and its large size.

2021年1月21日 · The Black Mamba is the longest venomous snake in Africa. The biggest Black Mamba on record was found in Zimbabwe, reaching 14.4 feet in length. Thankfully, most Black Mambas peak at around eight feet.