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First formally described by Albert Günther in 1864, it is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9.8 ft). Specimens of 4.3 to 4.5 m (14 to 15 ft) have been reported. Its skin colour varies from grey to dark brown.
Black Mambas are native to sub-Saharan Africa and can grow to a maximum of 14 ft. However, they’re usually from 6 feet 7 inches – 9 feet 10 inches, with an average of about 8.2 feet. This snake isn’t actually black. Instead, they’re a grey to dark brown color.
The average black mamba is 2–2.5 metres (6.6–8.2 feet) long, with a maximum length of 4.3 metres (14 feet). Despite its name, the snake is not black. Instead, it ranges in colour from gray to dark brown, with a lighter underside.
Basic facts about Black Mamba: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Black mambas are slender and can grow up to 4.5 m (15 ft) in length and are dark brown or gray in color. They have a coffin-shaped head, and can spread their neck hood – and hiss, similar to a cobra. They mainly feed on birds, small rodents, bats and will eat other snakes.
Range – This snake is widespread across southern and eastern Africa. Habitat – Hills, savannahs and sugarcane fields. Black mambas are increasingly found in sugarcane fields, due to habitat loss in other areas. Size – A very long and slender snake. The largest adults can exceed 13 feet (or 4 meters) in length.
However, longer specimens have been recorded, measuring between 14 ft 1 inch and 14 ft 9 inches. They have an average weight of 3.5 lb, though black mambas as heavy as 5.3 lb also exist. Black mambas are not black but have varying coloration from olive to yellowish-brown to grey.
The black mamba is a thin, long snake measuring 4.5lbs and up to 14ft, has one of the most potent neurotoxic venoms on the planet, and has a distinct black mouth. How many types of mambas are there? There are four species of mambas within the Dendroaspis genus.
What Does The Black Mamba Look Like? Growing to lengths of up to 3 m (9.8 ft.), with individuals of 4.5 m (14.8 ft.) having been reported, the black mamba is the world’s second-longest venomous snake. The black mamba has a long thin body and is typically 2 to 3 m (6.6 to 9.8 ft.) in length.
We use AI to simulate matchups between the Black Mamba and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome. Can't find the Matchup you want? What do Black Mambas eat? Black Mambas primarily feed on small mammals such as rodents, birds, and bats.