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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,