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Black Mamba

Black mambas are the longest venomous snakes in Africa. They can measure over 8 feet (over 2 meters) long and despite their length, black mambas can be extremely fast when they feel threatened. The term “black” comes from the color of the inside of the snake’s mouth. The skin of a black mamba can range from green to gray. All questions about black mambas can be directed here.

386 Questions

Is the blue masked mamba real?

Yes, the blue masked mamba is a relatively new snake and is a close relative to the black mamba. It is sometimes mistaken for it but can be identified by its orange mask and tail.

What biome does a black mamba live in?

Black Mamba habitats include Savanna, Woodlands, Framlands, dense forests and even Swamps. It prefers semi-arid, dry bush kind of habitats where there is abundant prey. They can be found in numerous countries in Africa like, Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Djibouti, Chad, Nigeria etc.

Where is the Green mamba found in Africa?

The eastern green mamba can be found to the eastern side of southern Africa, it's found in forests from the Eastern Cape through Mozambique and Tazania to south-east Kenya, can also be found inland as far as Malawi and Zimbabwe. The western green mamba is native to West Africa, around Liberia and Cote d'lvoire.

What does king cobra eat?

king cobras eat small animals like frogs and rats.

like sheep

Primarily other snakes.

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It's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well.

General Information

King Cobra Scientific Classification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Reptilia

Order: Squamata

Suborder: Serpentes

Family: Elapidae

Genus: Ophiophagus

Species: O. Hannah

The largest poisonous snake would be the King Cobra(Ophiophagus hanna), the Latinword Ophiophagus means "Snake-eater".The king cobras average size is 13-14 ft. (3.96-4.26m) weighing around 20 lbs (9 kg), they can reach a length of around 18.5ft (5.6388m) weighing over 40lbs. (18.1436kgs.) and lives in the Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China. Color is generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands, the females lay around 50 eggs, the king cobras are the only snakes who construct a nest for their hatchlings which they incubate and protect until they emerge in 60 to 80 days, the young are called Hatchlings and are about 1.5 ft. (50cm ) long at birth, the King cobra is very fast and agile with an average lifespan of about 20 years.

Although not the most toxic of poisonous snakes a king cobra can kill an elephant with one bite, the king cobra tracks by site and smell then kills it's prey by striking and injecting it with venom and swallowing it whole, it's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well. King Cobras are aggressive and will rear up to confront the intruder where most other cobras will slither away and hide. The only predators are the mongoose and man.

What is a two step snake?

a snake that is so poisonous that it can kill you in two steps it came from the Vietnam war

When do black snakes have babies?

Snakes have babies as soon as they are large enough to eat them. They have to be faster than dingos in Australia. They will eat babies of any race.

Snakes reproduction maturity ranges from 9 months of age to 2 or 3 years of age before the begin to reproduce. The large range of maturity is due to the snake's species and environment.

What is the eastern African green mamba best known for?

Being extremely poisonous! Their bite contains a potentially lethal venom that acts very quickly- it IS treatable with serum if dealt with quickly enough, but nonetheless the victim will be made very ill, and if the bite is not treated, then they could die.

There is also another snake called the Black Mamba, which is similarly dangerous.

Can someone be swallowed whole?

While it would seem like a boa could eat a baby or small child, they are not strong enough to. There are a few urban legends floating about saying otherwise.

The difference between mambas and cobras?

what is the difference between the green mamba and the cobra

What ingredients is in black mamba herbal incense it states on packet 100 percent legal on packet?

Turnera diffusa, known as damiana, Damiana has long been claimed to have a stimulating effect on libido, and its use as an aphrodisiac has continued into modern times, Erythrina, The seeds of the species contain potent erythrina alkaloids, and some of these are used for medicinal and other purposes by indigenous peoples, Althaea, The root has been used since Egyptian antiquity in a honey-sweetened confection useful in the treatment of sore throat, Canavalia maritima,Baybean is a ground-based vine that climbs and forms small trees, much like Rivea Corymbosa. It's leaves are elliptic and it blooms are stunningly beautiful purple flowers that fruit into woody pods. Recently, the active alkaloid has been isolated from this plant and it's called "L-Betonicine." One may wonder why active alkaloids are relevant, but for this plant, they are particularly relevant since Bay Bean is a natural herbal product that is regularly smoked in Mexico as a legal substitute for Marijuana. ,Aesculus, It is used in traditional Indian medicine, for the treatment of some skin diseases, rheumatism, as an astringent, acrid and narcotic, and in the relief of headaches, Lactuca virosa, L. virosa was used in the 19th century by physicians when opium could not be obtained. It was studied extensively by the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain in 1911. They discovered two chemicals responsible for the properties of L. virosa; lactucopicrin and lactucin. In the United States, the plant experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 1970s. Today the plant is un-scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning it is legal to grow, purchase and own without prescription or license

What the difference between black racers and king cobra?

The black mamba and the king cobra are actually quiet different, but they are both part of the reptile coven. The black mamba is quiet deadly and so is the king cobra. The black mamba with its venom two drops of it can kill a person. The king cobra can inject its venom into its prey and squeeze.

Is the black momba the same as the king cobra?

No they are verydifferent. The Black Momba has a more potent venom.

What does it mean when you dream about black mamba snakes?

It means you are a member of a secret and elite sorority of female assassins headed by a mysterious figure with a taste for samurai swords and blondes

How does a green mamba hibernate?

Neither the Eastern or the Western Green Mamba hibernate.

Can cats kill black mambas?

Depending on circumstances it may be possible but it is more likely that the black mamba will kill the cat.

What do back mambas eat?

Black Mamba's are ambush & stealth hunters. Once they bite their prey, there is no escape. The venom kills its prey swiftly. Their usual prey includes birds and small mammals like hyraxes, rodents like rats, bats, small chicken, bushbabies etc. They are even known to eat other snakes like the Puff Adder or the Cape Cobra. Once the prey is dead, they swallow them whole. Mamba's have no predators that are known to kill or eat the snake.

What snake is more venomous the gabon viper or thr black mamba?

some would disagree, and even though they both are very venomous i think that the black mamba is the more deadly of the two.

Black mambas skeleton?

did you know that snakes have hip bones?

and have 100's of ribs