8 Enthralling Black Mamba Facts
The black mamba is a sleek and slender poisonous snake common in sub-Saharan regions in Africa. Its name derives from the Zulu word imbamba. The snake belongs to the same family as cobras and shares its “mamba” distinction with three other species: the western mamba, green mamba, and Jameson’s mamba. The other three are bright green in color and dwell mostly in tree branches. While their venom is just as potent, they are considered more timid and don’t share the same deadly reputation as their infamous relative....