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Black Mamba
Dendroaspis polylepis
The Black Mamba is one of the world's most notorious and fastest snakes, native to sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its name, the snake's skin is typically olive, brownish-gray, or khaki; its name derives from the inky black color inside its mouth, displayed when threatened. Highly a…
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- A single Black Mamba can deliver enough venom in one bite to kill 10-20 adult humans.
- Black Mambas can raise a third of their body off the ground and 'stand up' when threatened. Their venom is primarily neurotoxic, leading to rapid paralysis. Despite their deadly reputation, they play an important ecological role as rodent predators.
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