In this post, I will be showing you 7 reasons why the black mamba rocks.

Did you know black mambas are apex predators?

Even though they are smaller than pythons or king cobras, black mambas are apex predators. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are black mambas apex predators?

The reason why is because they are very tough and have very powerful venom and can inject 400 g of venom to humans or animals. These features make them apex predators.

2. Black mambas are the second largest venomous snakes on the planet.

Did you know black mambas are the second largest venomous snakes on the planet?

Despite the fact there are many big snakes, black mambas are the second largest venomous snakes on the planet. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are black mambas the second largest venomous snakes on the planet?

The reason why is because of the size they grow into. They can be up to 14 feet long.

3. Black mambas are the fastest snakes.

They are fast.
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Did you know black mambas are the fastest snakes?

Even though they are big, Africa’s largest snake by the way, black mambas are the fastest snakes. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are black mambas the fastest snakes?

The reason is because of the shape of their body. This helps them move very quickly at a speed of 12.5-20 kilometers per hour.

4. The black mamba is the world’s most dangerous snake!

Did you know the black mamba is the world’s most dangerous snake?

Not only that the black mamba is the deadliest of all mambas, but also black mambas are the world’s most dangerous snake. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why is the black mamba the world’s most dangerous snake?

The reason why is its aggressiveness, speed, ability to attack the upper body, and venom. These features make it the number 1 snake any animal or human will avoid.

5. Black mambas have 10 to 12 drops of venom in a fang.

Did you know black mambas have 10 to 12 drops of venom in a fang?

Unlike other mambas, black mambas have 10 to 12 drops of venom in a fang. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why do black mambas have 10 to 12 drops of venom in a fang?

The reason is that its venom glands contain a lot of venom and about 10-12 drops of the venom fills one fang which is about 6.5 mm long.

6. Black mamba venom is the second fastest working venom of any snake.

Did you know black mamba venom is the second fastest working venom of any snake?

Even though their venom doesn’t work faster than that of king cobras, black mamba venom is the second fastest working venom of any snake. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why is black mamba venom is the second fastest working venom of any snake?

The reason is that their venom glands produce lots of venom and this venom acts very quickly. If its a human that got bitten the human will go through all these stages if not treated immediately: The human loses the ability to talk, then becomes paralyzed and then dies and this all takes place within 20 minutes! That shows how fast thier venom works.

7. Black mambas have a wind pipe in ther mouths.

Did you know black mambas have a wind pipe in ther mouths?

Just like many snake species, black mambas have a wind pipe in ther mouths. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why do black mambas have a wind pipe in ther mouths?

The reason is because the black mamba needs this feature to breath while swallowing prey and that’s because they don’t use their noses to breath.

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