BBC Wildlife Magazine

ALL YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THE Black mamba

AFRICA’S LONGEST VENOMOUS snake is also one of the speediest snakes in the world, capable of moving at roughly 20kph. The reptile is highly aggressive when threatened and has inspired many a myth. It has a fatal bite and is one of the world’s deadliest snakes.

Where do black mambas live?

Common and widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa, black mambas inhabit savannah, forest and rocky hills. Though they are primarily ground-dwelling, they can also be found in trees. Individuals often rest in tree hollows,

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