What Does a Black Mamba Look Like?
Despite its name, black mambas aren’t black. They’re gray. The name comes from the color of the inside of its mouth – something it will gladly show you while it threatens you, if provoked. They can grow up to 14 feet (4.3 meters) long, which is another reason why this reptile isn’t something to mess with. The snake races along with its head held high and about one-third of its body off the ground. That can be up to four feet (1.2 meters) off the ground – about chin level for some people. The black mamba is the most respected and feared snake in Africa. Black Mamba – The Predator Black mamba’s are aggressive snakes that spring up to strike. Black mambas also go after birds – and they’re good at it. One mamba even had a parrot inside its stomach. After biting their prey, black mambas leave it to die. The venom is strong enough to kill prey in a matter of minutes so the snakes don’t have to wait long for their meal. For humans, the wait could be up to four hours till death. Black mambas d
