Now black mamba is among the most feared snakes not only in Africa but in the world. It is also the continent’s longest venomous snake which can grow up to 4.5 metres in length. This species is found across eastern and southern Africa. But what is surprising here is that contrary to its name, black mamba is mostly brown, grey or mostly olive. So why black mamba It is due to the black coloration found inside the venomous snake, which it shows when threatened or to scare off. The snake’s speed is also quite dramatic as it is capable of reaching speeds up to 20 kmh, making it the fastest land snake in the world.
Places where it’s found The reptile lives in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The good news for travellers would be that Black Mambas generally avoid people and most snake bite incidents occur when the snake feels cornered or scared.
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