Family: Elapidae
Adult Size: This slender, graceful, nervous, alert, often defensive, predominantly terrestrial but occasionally arboreal, cobra ally frequently exceeds 9 feet in length. The record length is a remarkable (and very respectable) 14 1/3 feet! The immovable fangs are long and in the very front of the mouth. A casual nip can effect envenomation.
Range: This snake ranges southward from central eastern Africa (Somalia and Ethiopia) to South Africa.
Habitat: This is a species of dry woodlands, shrubby savannas and coastal bushlands. Although persistently arboreal when active, black mambas may seek refuge in burrows, tree cavities, termite nests, easily accessed piles of vegetation and debris, rock fissures and rarely in (usually deserted) human habitations. They shun desert habitats.
Captive Lifespan: 12 to 20 Years
Care Level: Advanced
Adult Size: This slender, graceful, nervous, alert, often defensive, predominantly terrestrial but occasionally arboreal, cobra ally frequently exceeds 9 feet in length. The record length is a remarkable (and very respectable) 14 1/3 feet! The immovable fangs are long and in the very front of the mouth. A casual nip can effect envenomation.
Range: This snake ranges southward from central eastern Africa (Somalia and Ethiopia) to South Africa.
Habitat: This is a species of dry woodlands, shrubby savannas and coastal bushlands. Although persistently arboreal when active, black mambas may seek refuge in burrows, tree cavities, termite nests, easily accessed piles of vegetation and debris, rock fissures and rarely in (usually deserted) human habitations. They shun desert habitats.
Captive Lifespan: 12 to 20 Years
Care Level: Advanced
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Black Mamba |
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