Black Mamba vs Black-necked Spitting Cobra
How does the Black Mamba compare to the Black-necked Spitting Cobra? They are both members of the Elapidae family. Below we put their classification, habitat, diet, size, and conservation status side by side — and settle who would win in a fight.
Side-by-side comparison
- Scientific name
- Dendroaspis polylepis
- Naja nigricollis
- Classification
- Reptile
- Reptile
- Family
- Elapidae
- Elapidae
- Habitat
- Savanna and woodland
- Savanna and forest edges
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Carnivore
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Least Concern
- Lifespan
- 11-20 years
- 10-15 years
- Weight
- 1.6-2.5 kg
- 1.2–2.0 kg
Black Mamba vs Black-necked Spitting Cobra: who would win?
Black Mamba
1.6-2.5 kg
Black-necked Spitting Cobra
1.2–2.0 kg
Black Mamba has the edge moderate confidence
Black Mamba is somewhat heavier (1.6-2.5 kg vs 1.2–2.0 kg), giving it the edge in a head-to-head. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.
Similarities
- Both are reptiles.
- Both belong to the Elapidae family.
- Both have a carnivore diet.
- Both are listed as Least Concern.
Differences
- Habitat: Savanna and woodland vs Savanna and forest edges.
- Weight: 1.6-2.5 kg vs 1.2–2.0 kg.
Black Mamba vs Black-necked Spitting Cobra: FAQ
Who would win in a fight, a Black Mamba or a Black-necked Spitting Cobra?
Black Mamba has the edge. Black Mamba is somewhat heavier (1.6-2.5 kg vs 1.2–2.0 kg), giving it the edge in a head-to-head. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.
What is the difference between a Black Mamba and a Black-necked Spitting Cobra?
Black Mamba and Black-necked Spitting Cobra differ in several ways — habitat: savanna and woodland vs savanna and forest edges. weight: 1.6-2.5 kg vs 1.2–2.0 kg.
Do Black Mamba and Black-necked Spitting Cobra live in the same habitat?
No — Black Mamba lives in savanna and woodland, while Black-necked Spitting Cobra is found in savanna and forest edges.
What do Black Mamba and Black-necked Spitting Cobra eat?
Both Black Mamba and Black-necked Spitting Cobra have a carnivore diet.
Which is more endangered, the Black Mamba or the Black-necked Spitting Cobra?
Black Mamba is listed as Least Concern, while Black-necked Spitting Cobra is listed as Least Concern.
How big are Black Mamba and Black-necked Spitting Cobra?
Black Mamba weighs around 1.6-2.5 kg, while Black-necked Spitting Cobra weighs around 1.2–2.0 kg.
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