Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

* Family: Elapidae,

* Species: D. polylepsis

* Type: Reptile,

* Diet: Carnivore ,

* Size: Up to 14 ft (4.3 m),

* Average lifespan in captivity: 11 years

* Weight: Up to 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)

** Did you know? Black mambas use their incredible speed to escape threats, not to hunt prey.One bite can kill 10 adult man..

**Africans longest venomous snake, reaching up to 14 feet (4.5 meters) in length, although 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) is more the average. They are also among the fastest snakes in the world, slithering at speeds of up to 12.5 miles per hour (20 kilometers per hour).

More info: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/black-mamba.html

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