what colours are they found in?
Specimens vary considerably in colour, including olive, yellowish-brown, khaki and gunmetal but are rarely black
Black mamba
Specimens vary considerably in colour, including olive, yellowish-brown, khaki and gunmetal but are rarely black
where did the name black mamba come from The term "mamba" is derived from the Zulu word ""imamba"" what is this? It is a species of large, extremely venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae where are they normally found? It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Black mamba [SEP] Description
Specimens vary considerably in colour, including olive, yellowish-brown, khaki and gunmetal but are rarely black. The scales of some individuals may have a purplish sheen. Individuals occasionally display dark mottling towards the posterior, which may appear in the form of diagonal crossbands. Black mambas have greyish-white underbellies. The common name is derived from the appearance of the inside of the mouth, dark bluish-grey to nearly black. Mamba eyes range between greyish-brown and shades of black; the pupil is surrounded by a silvery-white or yellow colour. Juvenile snakes are lighter in colour than adults; these are typically grey or olive green and darken as they age.